With the holiday season right around the corner, many major retailers are gearing up for the busiest time of year — including Amazon.

In a nationwide holiday-hiring initiative, the company announced plans to fill 250,000 full-time and part-time positions.

“The holidays are one of the most exciting times at Amazon — both because of the joy our customers feel, and because it’s when we welcome thousands of new teammates into our network," the company said in a statement .

“This year, we’re hiring for 250,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions throughout our fulfillment and transportation network across the U.S.”

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The company will post new job openings weekly from Octo

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