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10 Companies Hiring for Holiday Jobs Right Now (Employees Get a Crazy Discount at #7)

Pick up some extra work and boost your bank account this holiday season.

By Jenny Cohen

Edited by Chris Kissell

Updated Dec. 17, 2024

The holidays are coming soon, and companies are hiring seasonal employees to cover the extra work.

Seasonal work can be a great way to earn a little more money when times are tight. Or, perhaps you just want to save for a goal you have set.

Check out these businesses to see if you can take on some additional hours this holiday season.

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Target

Target says it is looking for what it describes as “heroes” to help the retailer meet holiday demand.

Temporary employees are eligible for a 10% discount on Target purchases, which might help you boost your bank account by trimming the cost of holiday shopping this year.

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United States Postal Service

The holidays are the busiest time of year for the United States Postal Service, so this can be a great place to pick up extra work.

The USPS is hiring seasonal workers now, so see if your local post office needs help with delivery services, driving, sorting or handling.

Macy’s

Earlier this fall, Macy's announced plans to fill 38,000 seasonal positions.

The jobs were slated to be available in Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Bluemercury stores. The retailer also said it was hiring for its distribution centers.

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Amazon

Amazon says it has seasonal warehouse jobs to fill. Candidates can get a job offer right away, without the need to interview.

One nice perk of working for Amazon is that you can choose your own payday and even access money directly after your shift.

Best Buy

There will be plenty of electronic gifts under the tree this year, and one great place to purchase them is Best Buy.

Best Buy has seasonal openings in its retail stores and distribution centers. You can also find work with the Best Buy Geek Squad, where you will help customers get the most from their tech.

Gap

Clothing retailer Gap needs seasonal associates in its stores and help in its warehouse distribution centers.

Seasonal employees can get a 50% discount at the Gap's family of brands, which also includes Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta.

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Kohl’s

When you join Kohl's as a seasonal retail sales associate, you will be eligible for a 15% discount. Material handler positions also are available.

Kohl's says more seasonal jobs will be available soon, and invites you to sign up to have the latest updates on seasonal work delivered to your inbox.

UPS

UPS is another package delivery service that’s going to see extra work during the holidays. In September, the company announced that it was hiring more than 100,000 seasonal workers.

At the time, UPS said it mostly needed seasonal delivery drivers, commercial driver’s license (CDL) drivers, and package handlers.

FedEx

FedEx needs some additional hands during the holiday season.

The company is looking for a variety of positions, including package handlers who can help FedEx get packages to where they need to go.

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1-800-Flowers

The holidays aren’t just about packages. Flower deliveries also increase at this time of year.

Seasonal positions — such as a hybrid role for a seasonal order entry associate — are available at 1-800-Flowers.

Bottom line

Seasonal work can be a great way to put more money in your wallet for holiday-related expenses or other financial goals.

So, if you need a little extra cash, the time to look for a temporary job is now. The companies on this list can be a great place to start your search.

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