Walmart opens high-tech fulfillment center near Indianapolis

The new location marks Walmart’s second of its kind and largest to date.

6/19/2023

Walmart associates were joined by local elected officials and community members on June 15 to celebrate the grand opening of a new 2.2 million sq-ft. fulfillment center 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis, located at 5259 W 500 N. in McCordsville. This next-generation facility is Walmart’s largest fulfillment center to date.

“Indiana is proud to welcome this next generation Walmart fulfillment center, which represents a significant investment in our industry and our people,” said Ann Lathrop, chief strategy officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “Walmart has long been a good corporate partner in Indiana, and we’re excited to see their commitment grow in Hancock County.”

The McCordsville fulfillment center is the second of four next-generation facilities that brings the powerful combination of people, technology and machine learning together to achieve faster shipping and delivery while increasing Walmart.com's order fulfillment capacity.

The space is Walmart’s largest fulfillment center to date and is designed to expand access to the retailer’s next- or two-day shipping. Combined with the rest of Walmart’s fulfillment network, these next-generation fulfillment centers will enable the retailer to reach 95% of the U.S. population with the service. Walmart Fulfillment Services, Walmart’s end-to-end third-party fulfillment service, also will leverage the space to fulfill Marketplace items. 

“The McCordsville grand opening marks a major milestone in our supply chain modernization journey,” said Karisa Sprague, senior vice president of fulfillment network operations for Walmart U.S. “With more customers shopping online, we’re leverage state-of-the-art technology to increase speed of delivery all while creating tech empowered career opportunities for our associates.”

Additional benefits of this game-changing technology include new career pathways—and job comfort—for associates. The McCordsville fulfillment center will be home to more than 1,000 Walmart associates. The retailer is currently hiring for a variety of positions, including tech-focused jobs. Each job brings with it a pathway for opportunity at Walmart, the retailer said.

“I’m pleased that nearly half of the associates in our McCordsville fulfillment center are continuing their career with us here after having worked in our Plainfield facility,” said Geoffrey Appleby, general manager of the McCordsville fulfillment center. “And I’m excited to welcome new team members from the area. Together, we’ll focus on the community and our customers.”

Full-time positions qualify for Walmart’s total rewards and benefits plans, including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, stock purchase plan and access to a tuition-paid college degree through Walmart’s Live Better U. Candidates can search for open positions and complete applications online here.

Walmart commemorated the grand opening with donations of $5,000 to two local organizations —Riley Children’s Foundation and Mt. Vernon Education Foundation. The donation reflects Walmart’s commitment to the community. In fiscal year 2022, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation contributed more than $48.8 million in cash and in-kind donations to nonprofit organizations in Indiana. Walmart serves Indiana customers at 127 retail units and online through Walmart.com.

“Riley Children’s Foundation is grateful to partner with Walmart and to accept this donation that helps us ensure every child receives quality healthcare at Riley,” said Alane Helmer, assistant vice president of corporate and foundation giving for Riley Children’s Foundation. “Partnerships like this are so important as they fuel our mission to inspire people to invest in pediatric research, care and programs that support the physical and mental health of kids.”   

“Walmart Associates have a boundless well of generosity that sparks dreams and transforms lives,” said Renee Oldham, executive director of the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation. “By extending their support this spring to the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation and the Mt. Vernon Community School District, they served as a catalyst for growth and success in our community. Through their presence in classrooms and their unwavering dedication, they not only aided but also, nurtured the aspirations of countless children. We deeply appreciate your investment in our students.”

The retailer employs over 43,000 associates in Indiana, and supports local businesses across the state, spending $1.1 billion with Hoosier suppliers in fiscal year 2023 and supporting 33,373 Hoosier supplier jobs.

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