LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Convenience-store chain Thorntons is looking to hire more than 100 employees, starting at a new minimum hourly rate of $10.25, up 12% over the current beginning rate, in the Louisville, Ky., area.
In addition to the 100 “guest service representative” positions, to support the company’s growth plans, Thorntons plans to fill store managers, general managers, foodservice managers, management trainees, drivers, operations engineer, instructional designer and many other positions in the Louisville and southern Indiana areas.
Thorntons said it believes in fostering a rewarding work environment by investing in its team members, both newly hired and those who have been with the company for years, by providing great pay, flexible work schedules and many other benefits and opportunities for growth.
“With our high-energy culture and focus on team member development, Thorntons is a great place to begin a first or second career,” said Matt Thornton, CEO of Thorntons Inc.
Thorntons offers many competitive benefits including an employee stock ownership program (ESOP) through which employees become owners of the company after one full year of service. Thorntons also matches 401K contributions with company stock dollar-for-dollar up to 4%. Other benefits include bonus potential, group insurance, free meals and beverages, discounts on fuel and more.
Based in Louisville, Thorntons operates 183 convenience stores that provide food, beverages and fuel in six states: Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Florida.
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