Harris Teeter Aims to Hire 3K-plus Associates

Harris Teeter is looking for almost 3,000 qualified applicants to fill new positions throughout its stores.

Among the available positions are part-time cashiers, department clerks, full-time department heads and assistant store managers. Interested candidates can visit the Southeast regional grocer’s online job listings to apply.

“We’re looking for qualified candidates who desire a growing, service-oriented working environment,” said Danna Robinson, communication manager for Matthews, N.C.-based Harris Teeter, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. “Not only do we anticipate opening 10 new stores in 2016, but we are also seeing an increased need for dedicated associates specifically in our deli and bakery departments. We are expanding customer conveniences such as Starbucks and fresh in-store made pizza, as well as increasing our selection of hot-and-ready dinner options.”

Harris Teeter offers its employees such perks as flexible schedules, profit sharing, and tuition assistance.

Over the past year, the company has created more than 1,050 new jobs throughout its store footprint of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and the District of Columbia. Harris Teeter currently operates more than 230 stores and five fuel centers,

A hiring event for the grocer’s newest Charlotte, N.C., location, the Steele Croft Harris Teeter on 13000 S. Tryon Street, is slated for Aug. 18.