Walmart unveils high-tech consolidation center in Minooka, creating hundreds of jobs
MINOOKA, Ill. — Walmart’s newest high-tech consolidation center opened Tuesday in Minooka, creating nearly 700 jobs.
The 490,000-plus square foot facility at 201 S. McLinden Road will use automated technology to improve Walmart’s supply chain efficiency.
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According to a release, “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.”
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Applicants can search for job openings at careers.walmart.com.
“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.”
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