Walmart Logistics Adding Positions in Cornwall
October 11, 2017Cornwall, Ontario – Walmart Logistics is looking to add 100 new people to its workforce in Cornwall.
“We have openings for entry-level positions as well as team leaders and more specialized professionals,” says Jordan Bertrand, Regional Operations Manager for Walmart Logistics. “We are currently handling over 500,000 packages a day, and we need more people on our team.”
Walmart operates two large distribution centres in Cornwall, both located in the Cornwall Business Park. One distribution centre is set up to service Walmart stores throughout Eastern Canada with a wide variety of goods. The second, and newest Walmart Canada distribution centre, actually houses three separate distribution centres in one very large building that measures over 1.8 million square feet. These include an import distribution centre, climate controlled perishable goods distribution centre and high volume distribution centre for products Canadians use every day.
“Having three distribution centres in one building is unique in Canada,” notes Mr. Bertrand. “It allows our associates to explore different career paths and gain experience with different business units.”
Walmart Logistics provides a competitive wage rate that includes shift premiums, along with an attractive benefits package.
Job Postings
Job postings can be viewed on the Work in Cornwall page of this website.
About Walmart Canada Logistics
Walmart Canada’s distribution centres are hubs of activity, with over 4,500 associates and drivers moving thousands of items daily from sites located in Calgary, Mississauga and Cornwall to stores from coast to coast. Walmart Canada operates 8.75 million square feet of distribution centre and will move approximately 799 million cases of merchandise in FY18. These goods are transported by a combination of 3rd party fleet as well as Walmart Canada’s fleet of 180 tractors, 2,000 trailers and more than 350 drivers. Walmart associates receive competitive wages and benefits, and enjoy working in a team environment with an inclusive culture. Associates have unparalleled career mobility, training, learning and development opportunities, and the ability to shape their own careers.
About Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 410 stores nationwide serving more than 1.2 million customers each day. Walmart Canada’s flagship online store, walmart.ca is visited by 600,000 customers daily. With more than 90,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada’s largest employers and is ranked one of the country’s top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada’s extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart Canada has raised and donated $275 million to Canadian charities.
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