We’ve all seen the headlines of local companies shuttering their doors, laying off employees and preparing to weather the storm for the unforeseeable future. For our community members who were hit the hardest by these temporary closures, there is hope of getting back on your feet and working in one of these positions for the time being.
These companies hiring now in Portland focus on the grocery, delivery and fulfillment industries that has seen a huge increase in demand. Some are temporary or part time, but permanent full-time positions with benefits are also available.
Browse our list to see if any of these jobs interest you or share this with your friends and family who are looking for work.
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Companies Hiring Now in Portland
Independent Delivery Jobs
You’ve probably used one of these services before. Now is your chance to work for them. If you’re looking for flexibility with your work schedule, these independent delivery jobs may be the perfect fit for you.
The main things you need are a car and a smart phone. Once accepted as a driver, you’ll get to set your own work schedule and hours. Keep in mind, you will be paying for your own gas to deliver and travel to areas with restaurants that use these services.
As for safety, these restaurant delivery companies are now giving users the option to choose contactless delivery and the restaurants are taking extra precautions to maintain distance and keep their shops as sanitized as possible.
Caviar
The restaurant delivery service operates throughout Portland. The company was recently acquired by DoorDash, but still operates as an independent brand. Apply to Caviar.
DoorDash
The company is seeking contractor delivery drivers, giving preference to restaurant workers who have been laid off or lost income. Get more info or signup with DoorDash.
Grubhub
The restaurant delivery service operates in the Portland area. Sign up as a Grubhub driver.
Instacart
The online delivery company says it plans to hire 300,000 full-service, independent contractors across North America within the next three months. Become an Instacart shopper.
Postmates
Delivers restaurant takeout, groceries, clothing, and other goods from a variety of merchants. Become a Postmates driver.
Shipt
This is a subsidiary of Target, but is used by many local stores, including Target, CVS Pharmacy, Fred Meyer, Petco, QFC, Safeway and more. Sign up to be a Shipt shopper.
UberEats
The restaurant delivery service operates throughout the Portland metro area. Become an UberEats driver.
Companies Hiring in Portland
As of April 2020, these companies listed job openings on their website in the Portland metro area. Companies are offering full, part time or temporary positions, entry level and management positions, and many other opportunities.
If you’re looking to avoid contact with others, browse through positions in stocking, administrative, distribution centers, online customer support or any other back-end work that is not in direct contact with customers.
7-Eleven
The convenience store is looking for works at locations across the Portland metro, including store employees, sales associates and more. Click on the link to apply.
Costco
The warehouse store has been very busy and is seeking additional cashiers, stockers, food service assistants and more. Click here to find available jobs.
CVS
CVS Health wants to hire full-time, part-time and temporary workers across the city. Positions include store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and customer service professionals. The hiring process – including interviews and job tryouts – will all be done virtually. Click here to apply.
Dollar Tree
The discount store chain is hiring cashiers, stockers, warehouse associates as well as part-time and full-time management positions in stores and distribution centers. Click here to apply.
Dollar General
The store is seeking full-time and part-time workers for stores, distribution centers and its private fleet network. Click here to apply.
Domino’s Pizza
The pizza delivery chain is hiring customer service reps, delivery drivers, pizza makers, managers and more. Click here to apply.
Fred Meyer
The grocery store based in Portland has positions open at locations across the city. Look through the available jobs.
Lowe’s
The hardware chain is seeking full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. Text JOBS to LOWES (56937) or click here to apply.
Papa John’s
The pizza company has opportunities for administrative, management, delivery and kitchen. Click here to apply or text JOBS to 47272.
Pizza Hut
The company has a bunch of positions open, including cooks, managers, delivery drivers, shift leaders, managers and more. Click here to apply.
Target
Local Target stores are seeking sales associates, security, food service, guest advocate and many more positions throughout the Portland metro. Click here to apply.
UPS
With more retail going online, delivery drivers are in demand. UPS is hiring drivers, mechanics, dock workers, with full-time and part-time work listed. Click here to apply.
Walgreens
Walgreens is hiring in its stores and pharmacies. Click here for the list of openings.
Walmart
Open positions include cashiers, stockers, cart attendants as well as specialty positions in automotive, pharmacy, optometry. Click here to apply.
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