The Cleveland Ave corridor puts you close to steady work: Easton Town Center (shops, restaurants, hotels), local warehouses and distribution centers (Amazon shifts commonly run $15 to $20+/hr), and healthcare employers spread along Cleveland Ave itself.
If you are job hunting, the good news is that work near Cleveland Avenue is plentiful and most of it is a quick ride from home. Cleve Royale sits right on the corridor, so big retail centers, active warehouses, and expanding healthcare offices are all nearby. You will find retail, food service, hotel, logistics, and care work, with roles that fit a wide range of skills and experience. Below we cover where folks in the area actually work, what pay tends to look like, and how to get there whether you drive or hop on the bus.
Jobs at Easton Town Center
Easton Town Center is one of the largest sources of jobs a short trip from Cleve Royale. Between its stores, sit-down and quick restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues, it keeps a steady flow of retail, dining, and hospitality openings going. Roles run from cashiers and sales floor staff to line cooks, servers, and hotel front-desk clerks.
A lot of these positions come with flexible scheduling, which helps if you are taking classes or holding a second job. Being on Cleveland Ave keeps the trip over to Easton short and simple. If working close to home matters to you, take a look at our guide on apartments near Easton Town Center.
Hiring at Easton tends to ramp up during the busy stretches, especially around the winter holidays. That is often the easiest way to get started, and plenty of seasonal hires end up staying on year round. Keep an eye on the career pages for individual shops and restaurants, and watch for on-site hiring events where you can apply and sometimes interview the same day.
Warehouse and distribution work
Columbus is a serious logistics hub, and the metro is packed with warehouses and distribution centers, Amazon among the biggest. The work usually involves picking, packing, sorting, and loading orders for shipment. As of 2026, Amazon shifts frequently land in the $15 to $20+/hr range, though you should always confirm the current rate on the official hiring page, since pay shifts by site and by schedule.
When you are ready to apply, stick to the official portals. Amazon openings are listed at amazon.jobs, and you can browse other warehouse and logistics jobs on indeed.com. Going through the real sites keeps you away from scams and gives you accurate pay figures.
Pay note: the $15 to $20+/hr figure reflects 2026. Wages change often, so check the current number on the official hiring site before you apply.
Healthcare and other big employers
Healthcare gives the corridor a reliable stream of jobs too. OhioHealth and other care providers run clinics and offices along and just off Cleveland Ave. These employers do far more than hire nurses and physicians. They also need people for patient support, food service, housekeeping, and reception.
Care jobs often come with steady hours and real room to move up as you gain experience. Like any employer, they post their current openings, pay, and requirements on their official career pages, so read those before you send in an application.
Some care providers will even help you train toward a higher-paying position down the road. A support role now can turn into a certified one later. If you want dependable work with a path forward, it pays to compare what each employer offers on training and scheduling before you commit.
Commuting to work without a car
You truly do not need a car to reach most of these jobs from Cleve Royale. The CMAX rapid line runs straight down Cleveland Avenue, and combined with the rest of the COTA network it links the corridor to job centers, shopping, and downtown. Plan a little and a bus commute here can be dependable and cheap.
Get the fundamentals in our guide to getting around Columbus without a car. Since Cleve Royale sits right on the CMAX route, transit riders will also want our piece on apartments near the CMAX bus line so home and commute line up.
Live close to your job
A short commute frees up both time and money. Less time traveling means smaller gas or fare bills and more hours for your family, rest, or picking up a second gig. Living near your job also makes it easier to grab an extra shift when one opens up.
Whether you work at Easton, a warehouse across the metro, or a healthcare office along Cleveland Ave, a home at Cleve Royale keeps all of it within reach. Have a look at our floor plans and pricing to find something that fits your budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there warehouse jobs near me?
Yes. The Columbus metro has a lot of warehouse and distribution work, including Amazon roles, well within reach of the Cleveland Ave corridor. Listings turn over quickly, so check the official hiring sites for what is open now. Look at amazon.jobs for Amazon shifts and indeed.com for other logistics jobs close by.
Can I take the bus to Easton?
Yes. You can reach the Easton area on COTA, usually by connecting from a nearby route to the corridor. Routes and timetables change now and then, so map your trip with a transit app or the official COTA site first. Our guide to getting around Columbus without a car walks you through it.
Are there entry-level jobs with no experience?
Yes. Plenty of retail, warehouse, dining, and support roles are open to people with little or no experience and provide on-the-job training. Your best bet is to search the official hiring sites and read each listing's requirements. Start with indeed.com and amazon.jobs to find entry-level openings nearby.
Shorten your commute and live where the work is. Cleve Royale Apartments, 3607 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224 sits right on the CMAX corridor, minutes from Easton, area warehouses, and the Cleveland Ave healthcare offices. With studios from $800 and one bedrooms from $850, browse our floor plans and pricing, or reach out to our leasing office to see how soon you could move in.
