Amazon will temporarily shut its existing facility in Homestead, Florida, as part of a major redevelopment that will transform the site into a fulfilment center backed by a $200 million investment.
According to spokesperson Amber Plunkett, the warehouse will close effective July 2. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice filed on April 17 states that the closure will affect 616 employees. Separations are scheduled for July 2 and September 30, and will impact a wide range of positions, including fulfilment center associates, operations managers and transportation associates.
Amazon said the converted facility is expected to reopen in mid-to-late 2028 and will employ more than 1,000 people once operational again.
Plunkett said the company is constantly reviewing its network to ensure it aligns with business needs and improves the experience for employees, customers, partners and drivers.
During the closure period, operations will be shifted to other nearby facilities. Amazon says its priority is to retain as many employees as possible within the company.
More than 300 employees from the Homestead site have already accepted transfers to remain with Amazon at other facilities, most of them located in Miami-Dade County. The company’s HR team, Plunkett said, is continuing to work with employees to identify transfer options that best match their preferences.
Amazon currently has eight operations facilities in Miami and 30 across South Florida. Employees from Homestead will be able to transfer to nearby sites including four locations in Miami, as well as facilities in Hialeah, Opa-Locka, Miramar and Pembroke Park. They will also have access to transfer opportunities at 30 facilities across the wider South Florida region.
For employees moving to a site more than 50 miles away, Amazon said it will offer a relocation bonus.
Plunkett added that when the Homestead site reopens, it is expected to employ around 1,000 people, and former employees will have the option to return at that time.
Under the WARN notice, permanent separations are expected for workers who do not accept internal transfer opportunities before their separation date. For those who choose not to transfer, Amazon says transition support will be provided.
