Internship
2024 Intern Conversion – 2025 Return Corporate Intern: Automation Engineer
Posted on 9/30/2024
Walmart
10,001+ employees
Operates hypermarkets and grocery stores globally
Compensation Overview
$19 - $35Hourly
Bentonville, AR, USA
- Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself accountable; and supports Walmart’s commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.
- Is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
- Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; supports innovation and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
- Implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working.
- Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
- Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans.
- Embraces diversity in all its forms and actively supports diversity of ideas and perspectives, as well as diversity goal programs.
- Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with impact to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work.
- Contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$5.5B
Headquarters
Bentonville, Arkansas
Founded
1962
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Walmart's continuous expansion, such as the new high-tech fulfillment center in Greencastle, Pa., creates numerous job opportunities and supports local economies.
- The launch of new private label lines like Bettergoods demonstrates Walmart's ability to innovate and meet diverse consumer needs.
- Strategic partnerships, such as with Disney Advertising and the Indian Institute of Science, highlight Walmart's commitment to leveraging technology and data for business growth.
What critics are saying
- Store closures, like the one in Milwaukee, can lead to job losses and negatively impact community relations.
- The competitive retail landscape, including both physical and e-commerce platforms, requires Walmart to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
What makes Walmart unique
- Walmart's extensive global footprint and diverse product range set it apart from competitors who may focus on niche markets or specific regions.
- The company's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to offer low prices consistently, a significant competitive advantage in the retail sector.
- Walmart's commitment to community support, including health services and veteran programs, enhances its brand reputation and customer loyalty.
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans