1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. will hire more than 8,000 seasonal associates for various positions across its gourmet food brands for the holiday season. Hiring is now underway for seasonal roles at Harry & David, Cheryl’s Cookies and The Popcorn Factory.

As 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. nearly quadruples its nationwide workforce ahead of the busiest gift-giving period of the year, the company is offering competitive wages, flexible schedules and robust incentive programs. Perks such as gift card drawings and raffles, product giveaways, referral bonuses and employee discounts are designed to attract highly-motivated, enthusiastic associates.

“As a company, we are deeply focused on providing a best-in-class experience to our customers, and we count on our seasonal associates to play an incredibly valuable role in helping us deliver smiles,” said Maureen Paradine, senior v.p., human resources. “In this highly competitive job market, we’re offering qualified candidates some terrific incentives to join our team and to enjoy a rewarding role working as part of our family of all-star gourmet food brands.”

Seasonal positions vary by brand and include full-time and part-time roles in key areas such as production, gift assembly and retail, as well as call center, distribution and fulfillment center operations, among others. The majority of these seasonal roles are being offered throughout Illinois, Ohio and Oregon. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. seasonal associates may be considered for permanent positions once the holiday season concludes.