“South Dallas County is now home to two of Walmart’s newest state-of-the-art facilities,” said Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price. “Walmart’s investment confirms that Dallas County and the Dallas-Fort Worth region are open for business.”
State-of-the-art technology enables the retailer to process more than double the volume of a traditional DC, getting items onto store shelves faster than ever before. Associates work with high-tech systems to create the perfect pallet with fragile merchandise, such as eggs and yogurt toward the top, which drastically reduces the number of boxes an associate has to manually stack. The store-ready pallets are built by department, making them easier to unload at the store. This helps maximize space on trucks, reducing transportation costs and creating savings that can be passed on to customers.
Additional benefits of this game-changing technology include new career opportunities and pathways for associates. The facility is home to more than 500 full-time Walmart associates.
“Walmart is paving the way for good jobs and great careers in the region with the Lancaster perishable distribution center,” said Tim Cooper, senior vice president, Grocery Network Operations for Walmart U.S. “This is more than an investment, it's a commitment to our associates, our community, and our future.”
The retailer is currently hiring a variety of tech-focused positions, including automation equipment operator. Each job brings with it an opportunity to grow a career at Walmart.
During the grand opening, Walmart donated $5,000 to ConqHer, along with $2,500 to both the Lancaster Police and Fire Departments. The donation reflects Walmart’s commitment to the community. In fiscal year 2024, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation contributed more than $159 million in cash and in-kind donations to nonprofit organizations in Texas.
