Amazon to Shut Down Shakopee Sortation Center, Displacing 700 Workers

Closure Announced by Retail Giant

Center to Close Later This Year

Amazon has announced plans to close its MSP5 sorting center in Shakopee, Minnesota, later this year. The closure will result in the loss of approximately 700 jobs.

The announcement was made on Monday, with no specific date given for the closure. Amazon stated that the decision was made after a thorough review of its operations network.

The Shakopee sortation center is one of several Amazon facilities in Minnesota. The company also operates a distribution center in Maple Grove and a fulfillment center in Lakeville.

The closure of the Shakopee sortation center is a significant blow to the local economy. The facility has been in operation since 2016 and has employed hundreds of workers over the years.

Amazon has not yet announced what will happen to the employees who will be displaced by the closure. The company has stated that it will work with them to find other opportunities within the company.

The closure of the Shakopee sortation center is the latest in a series of recent layoffs by Amazon. The company has announced plans to cut thousands of jobs in recent months.

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