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McDonald’s is serving up thousands of job offers Monday afternoon.

From 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., job seekers can apply inside McDonald’s restaurants across the nation.  The fast food chain plans on hiring up to 50,000 new employees on “National Hiring Day.”  

From Saginaw to Flint, Midland to Bay City, and into the Thumb, restaurants across Mid-Michigan are handing out applications.  Those interested in a spot on the McDonald’s team can also apply online at http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/careers.html.

Here are some of the benefits McDonald’s lists on their website that could be available for employees:

• Competitive wages
• Free uniforms*
•  Free or discounted meals
• Flexible hours
• Medical insurance*
• Prescription drug coverage*
• 24-hour nurse line access
• Vision discount*
• Available dental*
• Short-term disability*
• Term life insurance*
• 401(k)*
• Paid holidays*
• Vacation*
• Educational assistance*

*Subject to availability and certain eligibility requirements and restrictions. Talk to your local franchise owner or restaurant manager to learn more.