Mud Bay pet supply stores seek 100 workers to fill temporary ‘Helper’ jobs
Another local business has stepped up to offer temporary jobs for those out of work amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Mud Bay pet supply retailer is hiring 100 seasonal workers for its stores in Washington state.
According to a news release from the retailer, “The new position, Mud Bay Helpers, will be responsible for greeting people, carrying out purchases, fulfilling curbside delivery orders and stocking shelves.”
The retailer said it “hopes to employ people who are currently out of work due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and is actively reaching out to people in affected industries within Washington and Oregon.”
The seasonal positions could eventually transition into full-time, traditional roles within the employee-owned pet supply retailer. To apply, go to mudbay.com/ and click CAREERS.
This week, the retailer started a curbside delivery program, where customers can call ahead, order and pay over the phone, and later have the order delivered to their vehicle curbside.
Delivery for immunocompromised customers also is available in Thurston County and set to expand to other locations.
According to the retailer, Mud Bay has taken other steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus, including “increasing disinfection regimens and eliminating the need to sign credit receipts. The company is also delivering independent hand washing stations to all stores and has social distancing standards, including limiting the number of people in each store, in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.”
It added, “Mud Bay anticipates this new position will provide the extra support the company needs to meet the needs of pet owners while allowing increased paid time off for current staff members potentially affected by the coronavirus.”
This story was originally published March 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
