Walmart is bringing a new Neighborhood Market to Lubbock. Opening this summer, the store is already benefiting the community by providing up to 95 additional jobs. A temporary hiring center has opened at 8004 Indiana Ave., Suite A7 inside the Melonie Square Shopping Center.
Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Interested applicants may also apply online at http://careers.walmart.com. The majority of new associates will begin work in June to help prepare the store for its grand opening.
According to store manager Matthew Ranard, the store will be hiring both full- and part-time associates. “We are excited about becoming a part of the community, and in order to succeed, I feel we need to employ many local residents who know the area and the future customers,” said Ranard.
Walmart provides a benefits program to eligible full- and part-time associates. For example, it provides a variety of affordable health and well-being benefits including health-care coverage with no lifetime maximum. Walmart also offers eligible associates matching 401(k) contributions of up to 6 percent of pay, discounts on general merchandise, an Associate Stock Purchase Program and company-paid life insurance. Additionally, eligible associates receive a quarterly cash bonus based on store performance.
A job at Walmart means competitive pay and career opportunities. Last year, Walmart promoted over 31,000 of its associates in Texas to jobs with higher pay and more responsibility. In addition, over 21,000 of associates in Texas were converted from part-time to full-time.
In addition, Walmart will offer a job to any eligible U.S. veteran honorably discharged from active duty since the Veterans Welcome Home Commitment began on Memorial Day 2013. Since that time, more than 120,000 veterans nationwide have found positions with Walmart. Interested veterans may find out more at http://walmartcareerswithamission.com.
These 95 new associates in Lubbock will join the team of 166,131 Walmart associates in Texas.
(News release from Walmart Media Relations)
