WHAT: Walmart is opening a new store in The Woodlands at Timberlake & Kuykendahl. Opening this winter, the store is already benefiting the community by bringing up to 300 jobs which will be filled by local residents. A temporary hiring center has opened at 25241 FM2978 in Tomball.

Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Interested applicants may also apply online at http://careers.walmart.com.  The majority of new associates will begin work in January to help prepare the store for its grand opening.

According to store manager Todd Hunter the store will be hiring both full- and part-time associates. “We are excited to meet applicants and build a team of associates to serve our friends and neighbors in The Woodlands,” said Hunter

Walmart provides a benefits program to eligible full- and part-time associates. For example, it provides a variety of affordable health and well-being benefits including health-care coverage with no lifetime maximum. Walmart also offers eligible associates matching 401(k) contributions of up to 6 percent of pay, discounts on general merchandise, an Associate Stock Purchase Program and company-paid life insurance. Additionally, eligible associates receive a quarterly cash bonus based on store performance.

A job at Walmart means competitive pay and career opportunities. Last year, Walmart promoted 31,800 of its associates in Texas to jobs with higher pay and more responsibility. In addition, 20,600 in Texas were converted from part-time to full-time.

In addition, Walmart will offer a job to any eligible U.S. veteran honorably discharged from active duty since the Veterans Welcome Home Commitment began on Memorial Day 2013. Since that time, more than 120,000 veterans nationwide have found positions with Walmart. Interested veterans may find out more at http://walmartcareerswithamission.com.

These 300 new associates in The Woodlands will join the team of 177,773 Walmart associates in Texas

WHERE: Walmart Hiring Center, 25241 FM2978, Ste. A, Tomball, Texas                                

WHEN: Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon