Good economic news for the City of Fulton. Thursday the Dollar General Distribution Center announced it will add 50 new positions. They will begin taking applications immediately.
The company says warehouse jobs start at $11.60 an hour and include benefits like health insurance and paid vacation time. They are eligible for pay increases up to $13.10 at one year of service.
Human resources manager Diane Spieker says the expansion comes as Dollar General expands nationwide. In a news release, the company says it's one the the nation's fastest growing retailers. The 50 positions in Fulton are in addition to 6,000 jobs previously announced by Dollar General in 2011.
The Fulton center currently employs 615 people who travel from across the Mid-Missouri region.
"Dollar General is happy to expand our family of employees here in Fulton," said Steve Gibson, manager of Dollar General's Fulton distribution center. "This is a great place to work and grow. Anyone looking for an exciting opportunity with a fast-paced company should consider applying for a position at our distribution center. "
You can apply in-person at the distribution center office located on 1900 Cardinal Drive. Applications are available Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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