News Summary
Spartanburg County is set to experience a significant boost in employment as Walmart and Adidas announce plans to create a total of 500 new jobs. Walmart will be opening a Perishable Distribution Center in Wellford, aiming to hire up to 200 workers. Meanwhile, Adidas is looking to add 300 employees at its distribution center, with applications for both companies opening soon. This is an exciting time for job seekers in the area, offering competitive wages and attractive benefits.
Exciting Job Opportunities Coming to Spartanburg County!
Hey there, Spartanburg! If you’re on the lookout for a new job, you’re in luck! Big things are happening in our community, and it involves two major players: Walmart and Adidas. That’s right! These well-known companies are gearing up to bring a total of 500 new jobs to Spartanburg County, which means more opportunities for you and your friends!
Walmart’s New Perishable Distribution Center
Let’s start with Walmart. The retail giant is set to open a brand new Perishable Distribution Center in Wellford. When fully operational, this facility will employ around 500 workers. It’s exciting to see such significant job growth in our area! They’re looking to hire up to 200 additional workers starting from February 27, and this is all about filling roles at this high-tech grocery distribution center.
This Walmart center will be responsible for distributing perishable items to over 100 Walmart stores nearby! How cool is that? Many of the available positions will focus on tech, including roles like maintenance technicians and automation equipment operators. So, if you have a knack for technology, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you!
Competitive Wages and Amazing Benefits
Now here’s something that might interest you: full-time hourly wages at Walmart start at $19.90 and can go up to $34.20 depending on the role and schedule. That’s a pretty sweet deal! But it doesn’t stop there. Walmart offers some impressive benefits to its full-time associates, including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Stock purchase plans
- Discounts and tuition reimbursement
Job seekers can easily apply for positions online via the Walmart careers website. Remember, the hiring event for the grocery distribution runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1065 Fort Prince Blvd. in Wellford, so mark your calendars!
Adidas Joining the Job Craze!
Now, let’s move on to Adidas! They’re not sitting on the sidelines either. Adidas will kick off hiring at its Spartanburg distribution center on February 19, looking to add 300 additional employees to their team.
They’re on the hunt for warehouse operations associates and cherry picker operators across all shifts, with starting pay set at $17.50 per hour. Adidas also rolls out a nice package of benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible time off
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement and company discounts
Interested? You can apply for positions either through the Adidas careers website or RSVP to the hiring event via Indeed.com. The Adidas hiring event is set for February 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adidas administrative services building, located at 685 Cedar Crest Road in Spartanburg.
Get Ready to Apply!
With both Walmart and Adidas stepping up to create new job opportunities, now is the perfect time to polish up that resume and get ready to apply! Whether you’re looking for a high-tech job or a role with a sports giant, Spartanburg County is buzzing with excitement and possibility!
So, spread the word and let your friends know about these amazing chances to kickstart a new career! Good luck to all the job seekers out there!
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