GREENE COUNTY, VA, [JULY 6, 2010]: The Economic Development Authority of Greene County is excited to announce that Wal-Mart has begun their hiring process for the new store slated to open in Ruckersville on August 18, 2010.

Local Managers will be accepting applications at an open door employment screening at from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. weekdays at the store onsite in Ruckersville.

Wal-Mart is hiring upwards of 320 employees for a variety of positions such as Cashiers – all shifts, 3rd shift Stockers, Sales Clerks, Bakery-Deli-Meat-Produce Associates, Hourly Supervisors, Maintenance – all shifts, Cart Pushers, Pharmacy Representatives, Vision Center Representatives, and Department Managers. You can also apply online at Walmart.com/apply or at the hiring kiosk in any area Wal-Mart.

According to its Website, as of May 2010, the total number of Wal-Mart associates in Virginia is 39,060 and the average wage for regular, full-time hourly associates in Virginia is $11.66 per hour (Walmart Discount Stores, Supercenters, and Neighborhood Markets). Additionally, associates are eligible for performance-based bonuses. In recent years, Wal-Mart has contributed four percent of an associate's eligible pay to their combined Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan.

Editors Note:  The new store is located in the growing Gateway Center just north of the intersection of Routes 29 and 33 on the west side of Route 29.  Map to Routes 29/33 intersection.