This company just announced it’s hiring 5,000 people in Chicago

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 04: A help wanted sign is seen in the window of the Unika store on September 4, 2015 in Miami, Florida. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August jobs report that shows that the economy created just 173,000 new jobs last month. But the unemployment rate dipped to 5.1%, the lowest since April 2008, (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

This is in additional to the 95,000 people it’s hiring nationwide.

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There are only 95 days until Christmas, which means it’s almost go-time for the busiest shopping season of the year.

UPS is hiring 95,000 seasonal workers across the country to handle the uptick. Approximately 5,000 of them will be in Chicago according to Fox 32 News.

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They reported that UPS is looking for 227 drivers, 1,840 driver helpers and 3,475 package handlers. Some of the positions are seasonal and some are permanent.

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If you are a student, a working mom or just looking to make extra money for the holidays, we have a job for you,” UPS CEO said in a press release.

Applicants can view specific positions and apply online.

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