Walmart Celebrates Grand Opening of High-Tech Perishable Distribution Center
Walmart has opened a new 730,000 square-foot perishable distribution center (PDC) in Lancaster, Texas, 15 miles south of Dallas. This high-tech facility is designed to process fresh produce, eggs, dairy, flowers, and frozen goods for nearby Walmart stores. It's the second of five planned high-tech PDCs, capable of processing more than double the volume of a traditional DC.
The facility employs over 500 full-time associates and uses advanced technology to create store-ready pallets, improving efficiency and reducing transportation costs. This innovation allows for faster replenishment speeds and creates new tech-focused career opportunities. Walmart is currently hiring for various positions, including Automation Equipment Operators.
During the grand opening, Walmart demonstrated its community commitment by donating $10,000 to local organizations. In fiscal year 2024, Walmart and its Foundation contributed over $159 million to Texas nonprofits and spent $100.8 billion with Texas suppliers, supporting 300,015 supplier jobs.
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Location brings faster service to Walmart stores and new career opportunities
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Walmart's new high-tech perishable distribution center is opening in
“South Dallas County is now home to two of Walmart’s newest state-of-the-art facilities,” said
Increased Capacity, Faster Replenishment Speeds
Perishable distribution centers are a strategic part of Walmart’s supply chain transformation and keep its more than 4,600 stores stocked with fresh and frozen merchandise. The
State-of-the-art technology enables the retailer to process more than double the volume of a traditional DC, getting items onto store shelves faster than ever before. Associates work with high-tech systems to create the perfect pallet with fragile merchandise, such as eggs and yogurt toward the top, which drastically reduces the number of boxes an associate has to manually stack. The store-ready pallets are built by department, making them easier to unload at the store. This helps maximize space on trucks, reducing transportation costs and creating savings that can be passed on to customers.
“This is a game-changer for our city, blending our skilled workforce with cutting-edge technology to deliver fresh, high-quality food,” said
New Career Opportunities
Additional benefits of this game-changing technology include new career opportunities and pathways for associates. The facility, located at 940 East Pleasant Run Road, is home to more than 500 full-time Walmart associates.
“Walmart is paving the way for good jobs and great careers in the region with the
The retailer is currently hiring a variety of tech-focused positions, including Automation Equipment Operator. Each job brings with it an opportunity to grow a career at Walmart.
“We’re proud to create new opportunities for our associates, equipping them with the skills to manage the advanced robotics technology transforming our business,” said Ervin Goad, general manager of the new facility. “Associates at the
Full-time positions qualify for Walmart’s total rewards and benefits plans, including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, stock purchase plan and access to a tuition-paid college degree through Walmart’s Live Better U. Candidates can search for open positions and complete applications online at careers.walmart.com.
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About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of
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