Norfolk, Va. – Wal-Mart will hire up to 95 associates to work at the new Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market slated to open late this fall in Norfolk, according to a release from Wal-Mart.
A temporary hiring center has opened at 5812 Poplar Hall Drive, Suite C. Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested applicants may also apply online at http://careers.walmart.com.
Through Wal-Mart’s Veterans Welcome Home Commitment, the company will offer a job to any qualified veteran who has been honorably discharged within the past 12 months. Interested veterans may find out more at http://walmartcareerswithamission.com.
According to store manager Lisa Romero the store will be hiring both full- and part-time associates. “We are excited to bring a new Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market to Norfolk and provide area residents with good jobs and career opportunities,” said Romero.
Wal-Mart 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. Wal-Mart 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 incentive based on store performance.
The majority of new associates will begin work in October to help prepare the store for its grand opening, officials say.
*Veterans must be within 12 months of active duty and meet Wal-Mart’s standard hiring criteria.
WHERE: Wal-Mart Hiring Center
5812 Poplar Hall Drive, Suite C, Norfolk, Va.
WHEN: Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.