ALTOONA, Pa. — (WPXI) – Sheetz announced Tuesday plans to hire over 3,000 employees company wide including here in our area. The convenience store chain is looking to expand its full-time positions at its store locations, in addition to food operations, distribution services and more. The company says it is committed to staying open during the pandemic to serve the needs of the community and officials said it wants to provide employment opportunities for those who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 crisis. The company has also implemented several safety measures to keep both employees and customers safe, including installing plexiglass at registers and Made-to-Order areas. Sheetz currently operates over 600 stores and offers competitive pay and benefits packages, 12-week fully paid maternity leave, a 401 (k) retirement plan, college tuition reimbursement and more.