USA: Wawa to add more than 5,000 new jobs in three months
Wawa has announced plans to hire more than 5,000 new associates during the next three months with its entire 700+ store portfolio adding new staff.
The company-wide hiring campaign, will span the spring season, looking to fill customer-service level positions across its six-state operating area.
“At Wawa, we exist to fulfill lives every day and part of this commitment means providing fulfilling job opportunities that can lead to fulfilling careers for the more than 26,000 Wawa associates who are part of our team,” said Dave Filano, Manager of Talent Acquisition at Wawa.
More than 100 Wawa stores will hold the open house and will offer free coffee to all open house applicants. Stores hosting the Open House events will have a sign announcing the dates/time of the open house. Individuals interested in career opportunities at Wawa are encouraged to apply online prior to attending an Open House event.
“As we continue to expand and grow, we’re excited to fill these 5,000-plus positions with people who will quickly become part of the Wawa Way. We’re specifically looking for individuals who want to join our team for the busy summer season and as well those who might be interested in the start of a fulfilling career at Wawa,” added Filano.
Today Wawa is 41% owned by associates through the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Nearly half the ESOP is owned by store level associates and store management. With more than 10,000 participants, Wawa’s ESOP ranks as one of the top10 largest ESOPs in the country.
