Walmart Distribution Center #6059

Facility info

OPERATIONS Appointments required Drop and hook standard procedure Early arrival (1-2 hours before appointment) accepted; facility will take loads up to 2 hours before appointment time Security check-in quick and straightforward Staging area parking required before checking in at receiving office Must fill out paperwork and wait for door assignment call Disconnect from trailer at dock, chock wheels Call receiving back after disconnect Tandem slide required Paperwork pickup happens after unload completion — facility sends SMS notification but you still need to wait for staff to return documents WAIT TIMES & UNLOAD SPEED Highly variable — ranges from 1-2 hours to 5+ hours Most common reports: 2 hours or longer Some reports of quick unloads (under 1 hour) Facility often busy and crowded with trucks Slow unload progress noted in multiple reviews Recent changes in operations (last 2 years) mentioned FACILITY & YARD CONDITIONS Large, well-laid-out facility with plenty of maneuvering space for trailers Ample staging/parking area while waiting for doors Receiving dock lines need repainting — visibility issue No overnight parking available on-site Loves truck stop 2.4 miles away (parking availability not guaranteed) Red Rooster truck stop nearby also mentioned STAFF & ATTITUDE Guard shack staff helpful and friendly — provide maps and directions Reception/receiving staff generally friendly, though some isolated incidents of dismissive behavior toward late arrivals Overall staff demeanor described as friendly and helpful in majority of reviews OTHER NOTES Load rejections may occur — pallets rejected without immediate notification; check load upon arrival Charity option for rejected loads: 600 S Camp Ave, Olney IL 62450 Reports of missing load locks — verify inventory before departure Being marked late despite on-time arrival possible if check-in process is delayed due to backup