Walmart Opens High-Tech Consolidation Center in Minooka, Illinois Creating 700 New Jobs
30 Abril 2024 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
New 490,000+ square foot facility will leverage
automated technology, add efficiency to Walmart’s supply chain
Today, Walmart hosted the grand opening of its newest high-tech
consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois. The new 492,000
square-foot facility, located at 201 S. McLinden Road will bring
nearly 700 additional jobs to the area. Once implemented, the
facility’s automated technology can enable three times more volume
to flow throughout the center and help Walmart deliver the right
product to the right store, so customers can find the products they
need. This building will be the third of its kind in Walmart’s
supply chain. The first, located in Colton, Calif., opened in
2019.
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A new 492,000 square-foot facility will
bring nearly 700 additional jobs to the Minooka area. (Photo:
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“We’ve made continued investments in our people, facilities and
technology to ensure we have the right product, in the right place,
at the right time,” said Mike Gray, Senior Vice President of
Ambient Operations at Walmart. “As part of these investments, the
Minooka facility will provide even more opportunities for small to
medium sized suppliers in the region who do not ship nationwide,
the ability to provide product to all 4,700 Walmart stores.”
Consolidation centers have a specialized role in moving products
quickly on their journey to store shelves, and ultimately, the
customer. Each has the ability to receive general merchandise items
from suppliers in smaller freight loads, known in the industry as
less than a truckload (LTL) and consolidate them into larger
freight loads, known as full truckloads (TL). Then the product is
shipped to one of Walmart’s 42 regional distribution centers where
it is sorted for distribution to stores. The technology in the
facility provides benefits for both customers and suppliers. It
significantly enhances supply chain efficiency, enabling Walmart to
generate savings that can be directly passed onto customers through
lower prices. For suppliers, it streamlines the process of purchase
order fulfillment, reduces lead times and unlocks faster delivery
to customers.
Providing Career Opportunities
Once staffed, Walmart will have 700 associates at the Minooka
consolidation center. Available roles range from Freight Handler to
Quality Assurance Manager. “It’s an exciting time to join our third
high-tech consolidation center in Minooka,” said James White,
General Manager. “The new facility provides a new slate of jobs in
the region, in addition to providing training and development
opportunities that help associates grow their careers for years to
come.” Full-time positions qualify for Walmart’s total rewards and
benefits plans, including medical, vision and dental insurance,
401(k) matching, paid time off, an associate stock purchase plan
and access to company-paid college degrees and skills certificates
through Walmart’s Live Better U. Candidates can search for open
positions and complete applications online at
careers.walmart.com.
Continued Investment in Illinois Community
During the grand opening ceremony, Walmart celebrated its
commitment to the community by presenting three $4,000 grants to We
Are Called to Care NFP, Illinois Valley Industries Inc. and Young
Einsteins Learning Academy PTO. Last year, Walmart and the Walmart
Foundation donated more than $1.7 billion in donations of products
and grants to a variety of local causes and organizations.
Walmart’s Growing Modern Supply Chain Network
Walmart’s investment in high-tech consolidation centers is part
of the retailer’s broader initiative to modernize its vast supply
chain network. By deploying data, software, and advanced
technology, Walmart is accelerating its transformation both
digitally and physically, enabling a more flexible and connected
omnichannel fulfillment network. As part of this transformation,
the retailer is building and transforming facilities with
state-of-the-art automation and robotics, while evolving strenuous,
manual jobs into more rewarding roles that provide opportunities to
learn new skills in technology.
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 $648 billion, Walmart
employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart
continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy,
and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart
can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at
facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at
twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at
linkedin.com/company/walmart.
About Walmart in Illinois
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save
money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores,
online, and through their mobile devices. In Pennsylvania we serve
customers at 177 retail units and online through Walmart.com, and
our family of brands. We are proud to employ more than 57,000
associates in Illinois. Walmart supports local businesses, spending
more than $68 billion with Illinois suppliers in FYE 2024 and
supporting more than 381,000 Illinois supplier jobs. Walmart
continues to be a leader in employment opportunity, sustainability,
and corporate philanthropy. In FYE 2023, Walmart and the Walmart
Foundation contributed more than $37 million in cash and in-kind
donations to local nonprofits in Illinois. Learn more at
corporate.walmart.com, and our Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest,
Instagram channels.
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