Kohl's hiring 52,700 for holiday season

Kohl's Department Stores plans to hire more than 52,700 associates nationwide this holiday season, up more than 10 percent from last year.

Kohl’s anticipates hiring an average of 41 associates at each of its 1,146 stores in 49 states. Nearly 6,000 seasonal positions will be filled at distribution centers and credit operations facilities.

Seasonal associates can work anywhere from a few hours to more than 20 hours per week. Typical store jobs include unloading trucks, freight processing, stocking and cash register duties. Hiring began this month, and most jobs will be filled by mid-November.

Hiring levels at specific locations will vary depending on the business needs of each store. For information about employment opportunities with Kohl’s, visit  www.KohlsCareers.com .