Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is hiring 150,000 temporary workers, including more than 15,000 in Texas, to meet the surge in consumer demand during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Bentonville, Ark.-based discounter said it would hire workers to staff its stores, wholesale clubs, distribution centers and online fulfillment centers through the end of May. The roles are temporary, but Walmart said many may become permanent positions over time.

“We know millions of Americans who are usually employed at this time are temporarily out of work, and at the same time we’re currently seeing strong demand in our stores,” Chief Executive Doug McMillon said. “We’re looking for people who see Walmart as a chance to earn some extra money and perform a vital service to their community.”

Walmart is replacing its typical two-week application process with a new 24-hour hiring process to expedite hiring for key roles, such as cashiers and stockers.

In addition, the company said it would give one-time $300 and $150 cash bonuses to its full-time and part-time hourly workers, respectively. Hourly workers employed by the company as of March 1 will qualify, and it will pay out on April 2.

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Walmart joins a growing list of retailers, including Amazon, H-E-B and 7-Eleven, that are hiring temporary employees to restock shelves, fulfill online orders and deliver them during the coronavirus outbreak. Retailers in recent weeks have struggled to keep up with skyrocketing demand for food deliveries, toilet paper and hand sanitizer as customers have begun stockpiling provisions to avoid making multiple trips to stores.

The hiring spree, reminiscent of the seasonal hiring rush during the holidays, comes as thousands of retail, restaurant and bar employees are out of work after local officials shut down restaurants and bars, and as major retailers, movie theaters and gyms have voluntarily closed their doors amid the coronavirus outbreak.

As many as 50,000 jobs are at risk in the Houston area because of the looming economic downturn caused by the virus and the oil crash, according to Bill Gilmer, an economist with the University of Houston.