Riverhead Walmart to hire 85 workers

Walmart plans to hire 85 additional employees to work at its Riverhead store, which is preparing to move to a new, larger location early next year, the company said.

The company is accepting applications for both full- and part-time positions between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. at its current location, 765 Old Country Rd.

Most of the new hires will begin work by mid-November to prepare the larger 145,000-square-foot store for its grand re-opening. The new store will be located at 1880 Old Country Rd. in Riverhead.

Applicants also can apply online at http://careers.walmart.com.

Through Walmart’s Veterans Welcome Home Commitment program, the company said it will offer a job to any qualified veteran who has been honorably discharged within the past 12 months. Interested veterans can learn more about the program at http://walmartcareerswithamission.com.