Walmart to hire 20,000 supply chain workers

Walmart Inc said on Wednesday it planned to hire 20,000 workers at its supply chain division and raise wages ahead of the busy holiday season anticipating higher demand.

The roles, which will be a mix of part time and full time jobs, would be hired at across more than 250 Walmart and Sam’s Club distribution centers, fulfillment centers and transportation offices, the retailer said in a statement.

The world’s biggest retailer also hired around 20,000 seasonal workers last year in its e-commerce fulfillment centers to meet the holiday demand.

The average wage for supply chain workers would be $20.37 per hour, the statement added, which compares with the company’s announcement of $15.25 an hour average wage pay in February.  Walmart, however, did not disclose its costs for the new hiring.– Reuters