Discounter embarks on its largest hiring spree to date

Dollar General is setting records with its upcoming employment search.



With plans to open 1,000 new stores and two new state-of-the-art distribution centers this year, the chain is preparing to fill approximately 10,000 new jobs — about a 9% overall increase to its workforce.



The hiring spree marks the largest one-year employee increase through organic store and distribution center growth in the company’s 78-year history, the chain said.



“This year’s continued growth presents numerous opportunities for can-didates looking to begin and develop their careers at one of America’s fastest-growing retailers,” said Bob Ravener, Dollar General’s executive VP and chief people officer.



Dollar General is conducting all hiring functions online. Once employees are on-boarded, the company is expected to invest more than 1.5 million training hours in their education and development this year, Dollar General said.