Brief
Walmart opens high‑tech fulfillment center in Stockton, creating 1,000 jobs
The 900,000‑square‑foot facility will double storage capacity and speed up West Coast deliveries.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Walmart announced the opening of a new 900,000‑square‑foot, next‑generation fulfillment center in Stockton, California, on Oct. 9, 2026. The site is designed to boost online order processing and will create more than 1,000 new jobs, according to the retailer.
What happened
The Stockton facility features an automated, high‑density storage and retrieval system that reduces a manual 12‑step process to five steps. Walmart says the technology will double both storage capacity and the number of orders the center can fulfill each day, expanding next‑day and two‑day shipping coverage across the West Coast.
What the reports add
The New York Post report notes that the center will allow Walmart to reach 95% of the United States with next‑day and two‑day delivery. It also mentions that the company distributed $10,000 in grants to the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton and Unbound Stockton Community School as part of the opening.
What was said
Barat Smith, vice president of operations for Walmart’s next‑generation fulfillment network, told KCRA, “We want to be part of the community, not just an employer in the community… It’s not just about being an employer. We want to be deeply ingrained in the community and the grants that we give.”
Maren Waggoner, senior vice president of End‑to‑End People Operations at Walmart U.S., said in a press release, “The new Stockton facility is another great example of how Walmart is people‑led and tech‑powered. It’s an investment in technology that will pave the way for good jobs and great careers for our associates.”
How it came about
The opening follows Walmart’s broader rollout of “next‑generation” fulfillment centers that integrate automation to improve efficiency and expand rapid‑shipping capabilities. Earlier this year, Walmart highlighted similar investments in other regions to strengthen its e‑commerce logistics network.
Key facts
- Walmart opened a 900,000‑sq‑ft fulfillment center in Stockton, California. (nypost.com)
- The facility will create more than 1,000 new jobs. (nypost.com)
- An automated high‑density storage system will double storage capacity and order throughput. (nypost.com)
- Walmart gave $10,000 in grants to local community organizations. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Major retailer opens new high-tech California facility, creating hundreds of jobs”
