Dollar General to hire up to 50,000 across the US as nation battles COVID-19 outbreak

Dollar General announced Monday that it plans to hire up to 50,000 employees by the end of April in an effort to support customers’ needs during the coronavirus outbreak.The company said in a statement that as the heightened demand for household essentials offered by Dollar General stores continues across the country amid COVID-19 concerns, it plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April. “We invite individuals looking to start or grow a career, as well as for those whose job may be temporarily impacted by COVID-19, to apply for opportunities to help further our mission of Serving Others,” said Kathy Reardon, Dollar General’s senior vice president and chief people officer. Dollar General currently operates more than 16,300 stores in 45 states. The company also operates 17 traditional distribution centers, five DG Fresh cold storage facilities and its private fleet network. Candidates can learn more about a variety of opportunities across the Dollar General network and apply for available openings online.Other companies have announced similar plans. Walmart announced last week it plans to hire 150,000 across the country, including more than 3,200 in Oklahoma. CVS Health also announced plans to hire 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles across the country as the nation battles the coronavirus outbreak.

Dollar General announced Monday that it plans to hire up to 50,000 employees by the end of April in an effort to support customers’ needs during the coronavirus outbreak.

The company said in a statement that as the heightened demand for household essentials offered by Dollar General stores continues across the country amid COVID-19 concerns, it plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April.


“We invite individuals looking to start or grow a career, as well as for those whose job may be temporarily impacted by COVID-19, to apply for opportunities to help further our mission of Serving Others,” said Kathy Reardon, Dollar General’s senior vice president and chief people officer.

Dollar General currently operates more than 16,300 stores in 45 states. The company also operates 17 traditional distribution centers, five DG Fresh cold storage facilities and its private fleet network. Candidates can learn more about a variety of opportunities across the Dollar General network and apply for available openings online.

Other companies have announced similar plans. Walmart announced last week it plans to hire 150,000 across the country, including more than 3,200 in Oklahoma. CVS Health also announced plans to hire 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles across the country as the nation battles the coronavirus outbreak.