BALDWIN, Fla. — C&S Wholesale Grocers announced its plans to close its Baldwin distribution center later this year. About 490 employees will lose their jobs at the western Duval County facility as a result of the closure.
A company news release states the layoff will begin July 4. "This layoff will be permanent, and the Company’s operations at the location will permanently cease," the news release states.
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The layoffs include a range of positions including 132 drivers, 99 selectors, and 40 forklift operators, the news release states.
The distribution center closure comes on the heels of C&S Wholesale Grocers and Southeastern Grocers Inc. CEO Anthony Hucker announcing in February the company is adjusting to buying back 170 Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores after selling 400 to Aldi.
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