By Lucy Berry | lberry@al.com
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on September 15, 2016 at 2:38 PM, updated September 15, 2016 at 2:43 PM
The world's top toy retailer will hire approximately 400 workers in Alabama over the next few months to prepare for a busy holiday shopping season.
Toys"R"Us announced this week it is taking applications for part-time seasonal jobs at stores and distribution centers across the U.S. The company expects thousands, or 15-20 percent, of holiday workers will become permanent team members.
A spokeswoman for Toys"R"Us said approximately 100 of the 400 seasonal employees in Alabama will work at stores in the Birmingham market, which includes Toys"R"Us/Babies"R"Us locations at The Summit and in Hoover. It is not yet known how many workers will be hired in the Huntsville, Mobile or Montgomery areas.
"There's not a better time to be part of our company – it really is the most exciting time of year for our stores and distribution centers," said Tim Grace, executive vice president and global chief talent officer for Toys"R"Us, Inc.
The New Jersey-based business will host two national hiring days at Toys"R"Us stores on Oct. 10 and Nov. 11. Job seekers can get more information and apply at Toysrusinc.com/holidayjobs.
