Dollar General looks to hire 20,000 in spring hiring blitz

Dollar General is going on a five-day hiring spree.

The discounter is planning to hire up to 20,000 employees this spring and will host in-person and virtual hiring events from April 19 through April 23. Positions are open across store, distribution, transportation and corporate operations.  

Candidates can review and apply for desired career opportunities online prior to attending in-person hiring events, which are scheduled for each traditional and DG Fresh distribution facility on Thursday, April 22 and in select stores from April 22-23. Social distancing measures and Dollar General’s mask mandate will be exercised at all in-person events. Virtual hiring events will take place online April 19-21.

Dollar General, which has more than 17,000 stores in 46 states, will be hiring for positions in store operations, including roles as regional directors, district managers, store managers, assistant store managers, part-time and full-time lead sales associates and part-time sales associates. 

In also will be hiring for roles in its distribution centers and private fleet program, which has grown to more than 700 tractors and more than 550 drivers. 

Dollar General is also looking to fill a wide range of roles at its corporate headquarters, located near Nashville, Tennessee.