An Amazon fulfillment center in St. Lucie County is temporarily closing on September 17, with 850 employees potentially losing their jobs this fall. The facility, located just south of Midway Road at 7600 LTC Parkway, will be shut down for two years. This comes as the region continues to experience significant growth and community development in 2025 and beyond.
$200 Million Investment to Transform the Site
Amazon is investing $200 million to transform the site into a new fulfillment center. Employees found out about the closure this week, which follows the recent approval of a 1.1 million sq. ft. Amazon warehouse in Fort Pierce, further expanding the company’s presence in the area.
The company is offering employees a four-week severance package and help with health benefits. Staff can also transfer to one of 30 Amazon facilities across South Florida.
Reopening Timeline and Future Employment
When the facility reopens in mid-to-late 2028, it will employ approximately 1,000 people. Everyone from the site will have the option to return at that time.
Amazon orders will be fulfilled elsewhere during the closure, and customers will not be impacted.
Job Placement Efforts for Displaced Workers
The St. Lucie County Economic Development Council (EDC) and other agencies are helping place impacted staff at other jobs. Multiple new operations are opening over the next several months in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce that could absorb some of the displaced employees. These efforts are part of the city’s broader capital improvement plan for 2025-2029, which includes major investments in infrastructure and job creation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Amazon Fulfillment Center in St. Lucie County
When is the Amazon facility closing?
The Amazon fulfillment center at 7600 LTC Parkway is temporarily closing on September 17. The closure is expected to last two years.
How many employees are affected by the closure?
The closure could potentially impact 850 employees at the St. Lucie County facility.
How much is Amazon investing in the new facility?
Amazon is investing $200 million to transform the site into a new fulfillment center.
Can employees transfer to other locations?
Staff can transfer to one of 30 Amazon facilities across South Florida during the two-year closure.
When will the facility reopen and how many jobs will it have?
The facility is expected to reopen in mid-to-late 2028. It will employ approximately 1,000 people at that time, and everyone from the original site will have the option to return.
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