Tri-City jobs: Workers needed to fill orders and stock shelves during the coronavirus pandemic

The Mid-Columbia job market has taken a hit in recent weeks.

Many companies have cut staff permanently or furloughed employees as the result of government restrictions because of the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 respiratory disease.

But other companies are being swamped by demand.

So who is hiring?

Here is a developing list of companies that have said on social media they need workers.

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▪ J.R. Simplot Company is hiring for truck drivers, mechanics, equipment operators, technicians and intern field operations. There are jobs listed in Pasco and Burbank. careers.simplot.com

▪ Rite Aid is hiring. careers.info.riteaid.com

▪ Taco Bell has team member, shift lead and manager positions available in the Tri-Cities restaurants. jobs.tacobell.com

▪ Fred Meyer is hiring workers nationwide with immediate positions available “to help keep our stores stocked with fresh, affordable food and essentials.” Fred Meyer has stores in Kennewick and Richland.

▪ Safeway and Albertsons announced on their Facebook pages and in emails to shoppers that the stores are hiring for immediate openings. Apply at the Pasco, Kennewick and Richland locations — “just don’t offer to shake hands so we can maintain social distancing” — or online.

▪ Amazon has 100,000 new full- and part-time positions nationwide in fulfillment centers and its delivery network.

▪ The Walmart Distribution Center in Grandview is hiring “to support our communities,” with both temporary and permanent positions available. Text “jobs” to 240240 to get started, or visit careers.walmart.com.

▪ 7-Eleven announced plans for the company and its independent franchised business owners to hire up to 20,000 new store associates to “meet the increased demand for products and services.” careers.7-eleven.com

▪ Instacart is in need of personal shoppers to buy groceries for customers using the proprietary app and then deliver them. shoppers.instacart.com

▪ From The Heart is looking for qualified caregivers with openings in the Pasco and Kennewick locations for full-time elder care. Applicants must have HCA, CNA or NAR with a grandfathered letter. Apply at 4408 Artesia Drive in Pasco. fromthehearthomes.com

▪ Brookdale Senior Living in Richland is in immediate need of people with experience in the healthcare field. New hires must pass a background check. Apply at 1629 George Wasyhington Way.

▪ Elwood Staffing of Eastern Washington, including assemblers in Kennewick. All shifts available at $13.50 an hour with full benefits. elwoodstaffing.com/refer

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This story was originally published March 21, 2020 at 1:12 PM.