Open Jobs Still to Be Filled at Puyallup Fair

Last Week’s Big Lines Scared Away Many Qualified Candidates

Puyallup, WA – August 17, 2009 – With the tremendous response from job seekers last week, many thought that all of the Puyallup Fair jobs would had been filled by today. That is not the case. The lines have decreased dramatically, and there are still approximately 500 jobs available.

Last Wednesday when the WorkSource Employment Office opened, 4,000 arrived wanting to fill 3,000 jobs. Meeting with applicants individually and matching them to jobs takes time, and they could only process 1,050 the first day. The last two days of the week, they met with 600 applicants a day. That still leaves approximately 500 jobs to fill.

The employment office is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; and 1 – 4 p.m. The WorkSource Employment Office on the north side of the facility (9th Ave. SW between 4th St. SW and 5th St. SW). It will remain open through the last day of the Fair, Sept. 27.

Seasonal jobs are available in a variety of departments such as food service, retail sales, game and booth operators, barn workers and much more. Wages begin at $8.55 per hour, with some paying more based on duties and skills required.

To qualify, prospective employees must be at least 16 years old and be able to provide picture ID as well as proof of legal right to work, such as a social security card or alien registration card.

Candidates must apply in person. Applications are not accepted over the phone or email.

The Puyallup Fair first started in 1900. This Pacific Northwest tradition is one of the top ten fairs in the world in attendance, and features big name entertainment, the PRCA Rodeo, rides, exhibits, food, flowers, and animals. For further information about the Sept. 11-27, 2009 Puyallup Fair, visit www.thefair.com or call the 24-hour hotline at (253) 841-5045.

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