TYLER – Walmart will hire up to 190 associates to work at the new Walmart Neighborhood Markets slated to open this winter in Tyler. A temporary hiring center has opened at 1515 W. Southwest Loop 323.

Applications will be accepted Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Interested applicants may also apply online at http://careers.walmart.com.

Walmart will offer a job to any eligible U.S. veteran honorably discharged from active duty since the Veterans Welcome Home Commitment launched on Memorial Day 2013. Interested veterans may find out more at http://walmartcareerswithamission.com.

According to store managers Lyndal Allen and Brent Allen, the stores will be hiring both full- and part-time associates.

“The team of associates we are going to put together is very important to the success of our store,” said store manager Lyndal Allen.

“We are excited to offer our new associates the many opportunities Walmart has for professional growth,” said store manager Brent Allen.

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 incentive based on store performance.

The majority of new associates will begin work in November to help prepare the store for its grand opening.