PHOENIX, June 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprouts Farmers Market® (Nasdaq:SFM), one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, today announced plans to hold a national hiring day at its more than 230 stores on Tuesday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sprouts aims to hire 2,500 full- and part-time positions through open interviews at each Sprouts location; no appointment is necessary. A list of local openings and online applications can be found at sprouts.com/careers.
Sprouts is an active employer in the communities it serves. Last year, the company promoted more than 20 percent of its workforce and team members participated in 450 local community events.
“As Sprouts expands, our top priority is growing and developing our team of 22,000 to build future leaders and to strengthen our reputation for outstanding customer service,” said Sprouts executive vice president of store operations Dan Sanders. “Whether you’re interested in healthy living, or you simply have a passion for helping others, Sprouts is a great place to grow a career.”
Sprouts offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, team member discounts, a fun and rewarding culture and great career advancement opportunities. In 2015, Sprouts team members saved more than $8 million through store discounts and received more than $1.5 million in additional incentives and scholarships.
Openings are available in all Sprouts departments, including specialized areas like the Old Tyme Butcher Shop and Vitamins and Body Care department. Interested candidates can learn more during a one-on-one interview at the hiring event. Applications can be completed at a store or online at sprouts.com/careers. Minimum age to work is 16 years old.
Employment opportunities include:
- Department Managers and Assistant Department Managers (Produce, Meat and Seafood, Vitamins and Body Care, Deli, Grocery, Bakery)
- Clerks – all departments
- Cashiers
- Courtesy Clerks (checkout assistants)
- Backup Receivers, Administrative Coordinators and Scan Coordinators
About Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts Farmers Market is a healthy grocery store offering fresh, natural and organic foods at great prices. Sprouts offers a complete shopping experience that includes fresh produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, deli, baked goods, dairy products, frozen foods, natural body care and household items catering to consumers’ growing interest in health and wellness. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Sprouts employs more than 22,000 team members and operates more than 230 stores in 13 states from coast to coast. For more information, visit www.sprouts.com or @sproutsfm on Twitter.