10 Valley companies hiring workers now

PHOENIX - The sluggish job market is weighing on the U.S. economy three years after the Great Recession ended, the Associated Press reported this week. A measure of the number of people applying for unemployment benefits over the past month has reached a six-month high, the government said Thursday.

If you are currently out of the work force, there are hundreds of employers looking for workers in the Valley. We found these 10 companies and more on Indeed.com , simplyhired.com and jobing.com :

UPS is hiring for several openings this week. They're looking for inside sales representatives, package handlers (part time), technicians and more.

Cox Communications has openings for four positions, including dispatcher, sales and supervisor of home security sales.

If you're looking for work in retail, Rent-a-Center is hiring. They're looking to fill over a dozen positions ranging from customer account representatives to truck drivers.

The Town of Gilbert is hiring. They are looking for a Digital Journalist, Senior Recreation Leader and Recreation Instructor.

Windmill Inns of America is hiring at their Chandler location for property attendants, breakfast attendant, front desk guest service agent and more.

The company that runs most of the Valley's bus system is hiring. Veolia is looking to fill positions ranging from bus operators, to maintenance manager, assistant parts clerk, mechanic, and more.

The Department of Justice is hiring for several positions in the Valley including accountant, community relations coordinator and investigative assistant.

Are you a die-hard Mac user? Apple is hiring at its Valley stores, looking for a business specialist, inventory specialist, customer sales specialist, "genius" and others.

Cosmopolitan Medical Communications has a few openings at their Glendale company for bilingual workers. They're looking for people for medical scheduling and customer service.

If you have experience with public relations and marketing, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix is looking for a Communications Manager.