Meesho Hires 850k Ahead of Festivals, Mainly from Tier 3 and 4 Cities

Additionally, Meesho has hired around 3.5 lakh temporary workers.

1 minute reading Last update: 05/09/2024 | 15:57 IST

E-commerce platform Meesho on Thursday said it has hired 8.5 lakh seasonal workers for its sales and logistics network, mostly from tier-three and four regions, ahead of the festival season.

This represents a 70 percent increase compared to last year’s seasonal hiring, according to a company statement.

“This festive season, we are especially excited to have enabled 8.5 lakh seasonal jobs, especially in tier 3 cities and beyond. Enabling small and medium enterprises, local manufacturers and logistics service providers to scale their businesses creates significant economic opportunities that drive financial inclusion in these regions,” said Sourabh Pandey, CXO, Fulfilment and Experience, Meesho.

Meesho retailers have hired 5 lakh seasonal workers as part of their festive season requirements, a statement said.

Additionally, Meesho has hired around 3.5 lakh temporary workers through third-party logistics service providers including Delhivery, Ecom Express, Shadowfax and Xpressbees, as well as its own logistics arm Valmo.

“More than 60 percent of them come from third- and fourth-tier regions,” the statement said.

As reported, these roles largely comprise front-line, mid-line and delivery workers and are responsible for duties such as picking, sorting, loading, unloading and returns handling.

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First published: 05/09/2024 | 15:57 IST