One of five planned perishable distribution centers has popped up on the map for Walmart, bringing the retailer’s second Lancaster-based facility to the Texas market. The chain recently announced a 730,000-square-foot, high-tech perishable distribution center (PDC), which will receive and process eggs, dairy, frozen goods, and a variety of other perishable products.
“Walmart is paving the way for good jobs and great careers in the region with the Lancaster perishable distribution center,” said Tim Cooper, Senior Vice President, Grocery Network Operations for Walmart U.S. “This is more than an investment, it's a commitment to our associates, our community, and our future.”
Located 15 miles south of Dallas, the new PDC is Walmart’s second Lancaster-based facility, complementing the retailer’s next-generation fulfillment center that opened in 2023. The Lancaster PDC is Walmart’s second of five new high-tech perishable distribution centers.
The new facility’s state-of-the-art technology allows the PDC to process more than double the volume of a traditional DC. The facility’s high-tech systems drastically reduce the number of boxes an associate has to manually stack, allowing the retailer to get items onto shelves faster than ever before. In addition, the store-ready pallets are built based on departments, making them easier to unload at the store while also maximizing space on trucks, reducing transportation costs, and creating savings that can be passed on to customers.
As a press release shared, the facility is currently home to more than 500 full-time Walmart associates, and the retailer is currently hiring for a variety of tech-focused positions such as Automation Equipment Operator.
“We’re proud to create new opportunities for our associates, equipping them with the skills to manage the advanced robotics technology transforming our business,” said Ervin Goad, General Manager of the new facility. “Associates at the Lancaster facility will play a pivotal role in making sure our customers have the items they want, when they want them.”
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