Wal-Mart Company (Garbage classification) Said on Wednesday that it is preparing for the busy holiday by hiring 20,000 permanent supply chain workers.
The company said that the positions range from part-time to full-time, and the average salary of supply chain employees is $20.37 per hour. More than 250 Walmart and Sam’s Club centers will provide job vacancies, and will provide jobs in a range of departments, including order fillers, freight handlers, elevator drivers, technicians, and management positions.
The company said in a statement: “We know that providing a competitive salary is critical to building a network for the future.”
Wal-Mart’s move comes as many retailers are raising wages because they are scrambling to hire There is a shortage of workers.
The company, the largest private sector employer in the United States, said it plans to hold recruitment events on September 8 and 9 to help fill 20,000 new job vacancies.
Walmart employees Nearly 1.6 million American workers. Only this year, they Hired more than 150,000 new employees They continue to promise to hire more people.
Earlier this year, Walmart also increased its average wage to $15 an hour Based on the location of the store, the starting salary for a specific position was increased from $13 to $19 per hour.They also announced that they will provide Provide free college tuition for its retail employees.
The company said in a statement: “As our business continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s customers, it is more important than ever to have a strong supply chain.”
