Sheetz Boosts Wages For Employees

Pittsburgh PA

12 May, 2021

11:31 AM

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ALTOONA, PA — The Sheetz convenience store chain has announced a $2 per hour wage increase for its 18,000 employees effective May 21. The permanent increase equates to a $50 million annual investment and comes after the company's $28.5 million investment in store employee wages announced in February. Additionally, Sheetz also announced a $12 million investment in a summer stimulus program which will provide store employees an additional $1 per hour wage increase through Sept. 23. "To attract and retain top talent, we know we need to continue to invest in our employees," company president Travis Sheetz said in a news release. ""That investment includes more than just competitive wages. We provide career growth opportunities and a clear path to promotion so life at Sheetz can be not just a job, but a career." Sheetz currently operates 621 stores throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina. Sheetz has over 2,000 positions the company is actively hiring for. Prospective employees can learn about upcoming open hiring events and apply for a position by visiting https://jobs.sheetz.com.