Temporary Walmart hiring center opens in Smokey Point


September 1, 2010 · Updated 12:51 PM 

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SMOKEY POINT — Walmart has opened a temporary hiring center near its new store location to fill approximately 350 positions.

The center, located at 3704 172nd Street NE, began accepting applications on Aug. 9 and will continue to do so from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Interested applicants can also apply online here.

"We are excited to add this Walmart to Arlington and bring good jobs with career opportunities to the area," said store manager Leon White.

The Arlington Walmart will be hiring full- and part-time associates and supervisors in all areas of the new store, White said.

Eligible employees will also received healthcare insurance, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing and life insurance.

Most of the associates will begin work in October to help the store prepare for its grand opening in the fall, according to a statement released by Walmart.

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