Walmart schedules employment events - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Walmart Inc. will hold a hiring event in Bentonville next week as it seeks workers nationwide to bolster its growing supply chain.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Walmart distribution centers at 5800, 5801 and 5803 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd.

The retailer will also hold an event in Searcy and more than 130 U.S. cities on the same days.

Attendees will learn about Walmart's supply-chain network, available jobs, benefits and the application process. They will also have an opportunity to meet with supply-chain managers.

Applications may also be made online at walmartcareers.com/hiringevent or by phone by texting 240240. Anyone interested in driving for Walmart may apply at drive4walmart.com.

Available positions include lift drivers, order fillers, shipping loaders, diesel technicians, power equipment operators and drivers.

Walmart announced plans last month to hire 20,000 permanent supply-chain workers. These employees would staff more than 250 Walmart and Sam's Club distribution and fulfillment centers as well as their transportation offices.

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