Walmart hiring approximately 300 for new Monroe store

Walmart will hire approximately 300 to work at the new Walmart slated to open this fall on North Kelsey. A temporary hiring center has opened at 365 Butler St.

Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Interested applicants may also apply online at http://careers.walmart.com.

Through Walmart'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. Veterans must be within 12 months of active duty and meet Walmart's standard hiring criteria.

According to store manager Don Albaugh, the store will be hiring both full- and part-time associates.

"I am excited to meet potential associates and bring new jobs and career opportunities to Monroe,GÇ¥ said Albaugh.

Walmart provides benefits to eligible full- and part-time associates. For example, it provides a variety of health and well-being benefits including health-care coverage. Walmart also offers eligible associates matching 401(k) contributions of up to 6 percent of pay, discounts on general merchandise, a 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 this September to help prepare the store for its grand opening.