Safeway Goes On Coronavirus Hiring Spree In Prince William County

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — Safeway is hiring full-time and part-time employees to work in its stores, serve as delivery drivers and work in its distribution center across the Washington, D.C. area, including in Prince William County. The grocery chain, like other essential retail stores, is trying to balance the hours of its existing employees to keep them safe from the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, but also meet the sustained demand from customers.

The grocery store chain said there are about 1,000 immediate openings at Safeway stores in its Eastern Division, which includes Virginia, Maryland, D.C. and Delaware. Available jobs include positions in deli, meat, bakery, produce, customer service, fuel stations, drive up & go, delivery, and cashier.

“Grocery stores are the cornerstone of the community and are deemed an essential service. If your job has been impacted by COVID-19, we are offering permanent or temporary employment that can help bridge the gap,” Tom Lofland, Safeway Eastern Division president, said Wednesday in a statement.

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In-store employees may receive paid training, flexible scheduling and employee discounts. New employees also may be eligible to receive significant benefits and paid vacation and holidays under the grocery chain's union contract. Employees also may be eligible to receive significant benefits, pension and paid vacation/holidays per our union contract

Members of the public can apply online or inquire with the store director at their local Safeway. Safeway stores in Prince William County include:

4240 Merchant Plaza, Woodbridge
703-590-1057

2205 Old Bridge Rd., Woodbridge
703-494-8858

2042 Daniel Stewart Sq., Woodbridge
703-643-0764

4215 Cheshire Station Plaza, Dale City
703-590-5530

12821 Braemar Village Pz, Bristow
703-257-0153

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