- Amazon fulfillment center in Port St. Lucie will close temporarily for two years starting September 17, 2026
- About 850 employees will be impacted by the closure as Amazon transforms the facility with a $200 million investment
- The company plans to rehire around 1,000 workers when the new fulfillment center reopens in mid-to-late 2028
An Amazon fulfillment center in Port St. Lucie will close its doors temporarily for two years beginning September 17, 2026, affecting approximately 850 workers across St. Lucie County. The closure is part of a planned $200 million transformation project to build a new, modernized fulfillment center at the existing site.
The temporary shutdown will allow Amazon to demolish the current facility and construct an updated fulfillment center designed to better serve customers in the region. When construction is complete and the new facility opens in mid-to-late 2028, the company plans to hire approximately 1,000 employees, meaning more jobs will be available than before the closure.
Support for Displaced Workers
Affected employees will receive severance packages and assistance with health benefits during the two-year closure period. Local economic development officials indicated that other new operations in the area should be able to absorb many of the displaced workers in the interim.
The timing of the announcement gives workers several months to prepare for the transition before the September closure date. Amazon has not released specific details about the severance packages or the application process for positions at the new facility.
Economic Impact on St. Lucie County
The closure represents a temporary setback for the local economy, but economic development leaders view the $200 million investment as a positive long-term development for the region. The construction phase is expected to create additional jobs, and the expanded facility will ultimately employ more people than the current operation.
The Port St. Lucie fulfillment center has been a significant employer in the area, and its temporary closure will ripple through the local economy. However, officials remain optimistic that the presence of other growing businesses in the region will help cushion the impact on displaced workers and their families.
The new facility is expected to feature updated technology and improved working conditions when it opens in 2028, positioning St. Lucie County as a key distribution hub for Amazon‘s operations in Florida.
