News Summary
Geodis Logistics is set to lay off 57 employees at its Wilson County facility, effective September 30. This follows a previous layoff of 40 workers at the same site, with both reductions linked to the imminent facility closure. The layoffs come amidst broader trends in the freight industry, which has seen significant job cuts. Geodis, headquartered in Brentwood, operates multiple locations and has nearly 20,000 employees across the Americas. Affected employees may seek assistance from local workforce programs for new job opportunities.
Wilson County, Tennessee – Geodis Logistics is set to lay off 57 employees at its facility on 549A Aldi Boulevard, effective September 30, marking a significant reduction in workforce at the site. This downsizing follows an earlier wave of layoffs at the same location, which saw 40 workers let go on July 31. Both layoffs are tied to the forthcoming closure of the facility.
The company has filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice with the state detailing these layoffs. The WARN notice also indicates that the facility’s closure is imminent, although the specific reasons for this decision remain unclear. Currently, Geodis operates multiple facilities in Wilson County and previously held two separate contracts at the Aldi Boulevard site.
Compounding the impact of the layoffs, it has been noted that the employees at Geodis do not have union representation, which may limit the support and resources available to those affected. In response to the situation, the Northern Middle Local Workforce Development Area rapid response team has been notified and will assist affected employees in exploring new job opportunities and retraining options.
The unemployment landscape in Wilson County, where the layoffs are taking place, remains relatively stable compared to other areas. In June, the county reported an unemployment rate of 3.3%, one of the lowest in the state of Tennessee. Surrounding counties, including Sevier and Cheatham, showed slightly lower unemployment rates of 3.2%. However, all 95 counties in Tennessee observed a spike in unemployment rates in June when compared to May.
The layoffs at Geodis are reflective of broader trends within the freight industry. Recent reports indicate a substantial wave of job cuts, with a total of 8,794 layoffs announced across various companies in the sector, including major players such as FedEx and Frito-Lay. This trend highlights the challenges facing logistics and transportation firms, underscoring the economic pressures affecting the industry as a whole.
Geodis, which has a workforce of nearly 20,000 employees across the Americas region, is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. The company specializes in logistics and transportation services across several countries, including the United States and parts of South America. The recent layoffs coincide with a leadership transition within the company, as Laura Ritchey has recently taken over as the president and CEO of Geodis’s Americas region.
As the situation unfolds, affected employees are encouraged to utilize local workforce development resources to assist with the transition. The Northern Middle Local Workforce Development Area is poised to provide necessary support to mitigate the effects of these layoffs and help employees find new employment opportunities.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
- Tennessean: Geodis Announces Layoff
- Nashville Post: Geodis to Close Facility
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- Wikipedia: Geodis
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