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4 Industries That Are Urgently Hiring Essential Workers

April 23, 2020 by Guest Contributor

During our current economic and health situation, there are a number of companies that are not hiring or simply not in operation. However, there are other industries that are facing a critical shortage of workers. Here are four industries that are hiring right now.

Consumer Staples Manufacturing

There are many items that are manufactured overseas. However, consumer staples such as home cleaning materials, toilet paper, diapers and packaged food is created right here in the United States in places as diverse as Oconto Falls, Wisconsin and Elmwood Park, New Jersey.  For instance, the Proctor & Gamble plant located in Mehoopany, Pa., manufactures Charmin toilet paper, Bounty paper towels and Pampers and Luvs diapers.

P&G operates six paper products plants across the U.S., the other five are in:

  1. Albany, Georgia
  2. Box Elder, Utah
  3. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
  4. Green Bay, Wisconsin
  5. Oxnard, California

Top 3 Toilet Paper Manufacturers in the U.S.

 

Company

Headquarters

Number of Employees

1

Proctor & Gamble

Cincinnati, OH

97,000

2

Kimberly Clark

Irving, TX

40,000

3

Georgia-Pacific

Atlanta, GA

30,000

Because of the increased demand for these consumer staples, manufacturing facilities are reaching a breaking point when it comes to capacity. That’s why these companies have been undergoing a huge hiring push. If you are looking to find a manufacturing job fast, then looking at a facility that makes these everyday home products will be a smart choice.

Truck Drivers

Today more and more people are driving up demand for consumer goods. That is putting a strain on our nation’s truckers. That’s why just about all trucking companies are looking for new drivers. If you are looking to get behind the wheel of a trucking job, then now is the right time. Many trucking companies are offering some of the best rates for its truckers. If you’d rather sell trucks than drive them, some companies, like Arrow Trucks Sales, are always looking for truck salesmen.

Big Box Stores

From Wal-Mart to Costco, these major big box stores are undergoing a hiring rush to meet the increased demand from customers. For those with a high school degree, getting a job at Wal-Mart or Costco is now easier than ever. Best of all, these jobs do not look like they will be downsized at any time soon. You can be sure that more and more people will continue to be buying everything from toilet paper to bags of rice in the near future.

Healthcare

Because of the ongoing pandemic situation, there will be an increased need for all types of healthcare workers. That includes more than just doctors and nurses. Nursing assistants, lab techs, hospital orderlies will all be in high demand. While the job many stressful at times, saving the lives of others can be one of the most fulfilling jobs that anyone can imagine.

From manufacturing to trucking, big box stores and healthcare, these industries are undergoing a hiring surge. See if you are interested in any of these industries and discover a whole new career in these unpredictable times.

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