<p><strong>Grand Rapid, MI</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Meijer has recently announced its preparations for this years holiday season by employing 12,000 new team members to the Midwest company.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">"Customer service is one of the things that truly sets Meijer apart from our competition," says Janet Emerson, Executive VP of Operations. "Our goal is to deliver the best customer experience and the lowest prices, and as we continue to grow it's so important that we have the right levels of staff and the right people in those roles."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Meijer was recently named to the National Retail Federation's "Hot 100 Retailers" list. The company is preparing to open six new stores in 2013, including the first Meijer in the city of Detroit.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">"While most of the seasonal opportunities are part-time, these jobs can provide a gateway to a full-time career at Meijer," says Jenny Hawat, V.P. of Talent Recruitment and Retention. "As we move into a new year, we frequently look to seasonal employees first to fill our on-going part-time and full-time needs. It is a wonderful opportunity to get your foot in the door and demonstrate success within a growing company."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Meijer stores are open 24 hours and only close on Christmas Day. Interested candidates can apply online or at in-store kiosks.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.meijer.com" target="_new"> Meijer </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
