Sweetwater to Host Hiring Event to Help Fill 100+ Seasonal Distribution Center Positions

Sweetwater is hiring more than 100 employees to fill seasonal shipping specialist positions in its 580,000 square foot climate-controlled distribution center located at 5501 U. S. Highway 30 West in Fort Wayne.

"We are excited to welcome more energetic, hard-working people to our team," said Director of Distribution Center Human Resources Jen Lock. "Sweetwater is proud of fostering a collaborative culture and we have a passion for serving both our customers and our employees. We've are often recognized as an employer of choice in northeast Indiana and we are thrilled to be able to provide even more jobs for people in the region."

To fill the new positions, a job fair and hiring event will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31 at The Impact Center located at 3420 E. Paulding Road in Fort Wayne.

"We are so excited to partner with Sweetwater in hosting this event," said The Impact Center Director of Operations Zeke Bryant. "People who live in the area will have convenient access to interview for opportunities at an amazing company."

Sweetwater offers competitive pay, Daily Pay options, and gear discounts after 60 days, as well as on-site amenities including a diner, access to Sweetwater's free medical clinic with a full-time doctor & nurse, a fitness center & personal trainer, salon & spa, and more. A comprehensive wellness program includes resources that help improve employees' mental, physical, social, professional, and financial health.

Starting pay is $15.50-$16 per hour, which includes a $1 per hour time & attendance bonus. Available shifts include second shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) and third shift (9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) Monday through Friday as well as weekend shift (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) Saturday & Sunday.

For those who are unable to attend the job fair, applications are also being accepted online. Applicants should bring a current resume to the job fair.

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