Some of the restaurants and retail establishments in Florida make use of the services of other businesses in order to provide the food that they sell to their consumers. This void is typically filled by a company that specializes in the distribution of food. Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors, a food distribution firm based in Florida, has announced that it will be closing two of its sites in the state and laying off more than one hundred of its employees effective immediately.
Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors is described as follows: The website of this company states that it was initially established in 1989 under the name Harvest Meat Company. The core idea behind their business was straightforward: they would supply high-quality beef, pig, poultry, and seafood to businesses that were unable to supply these products on their own. The company has over 6,000 customers, more than 800 staff, 140 trucks, and ten distribution locations located in different regions.
On Indeed, employees have rated the organization three out of five stars available. While some individuals expressed satisfaction with the income and benefits, others voiced their dissatisfaction with the management and the low temperatures.
The layoffs and closures in Florida: Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors is closing two locations in Florida: one in Orlando, which is a facility that is 45,000 square feet in size, and another in Opa-locka, which is a center facility that is 150,000 square feet in size. A total of 175 workers will be terminated as a consequence of this decision, with 134 workers in Opa-locka and 41 workers in Orlando. The shutdowns are scheduled to start after the month of February, and employees will continue to be paid until the 21st of April, 2025.
In addition to being laid off in Florida, the company is also closing its factory in Portland, Oregon, which will result in the termination of 96 employees.
The company is now advertising a need for drivers on its website, and it is providing a sign-on incentive of “up to $10,000” in addition to other advantages, such as dental and medical coverage, paid time off, safety and attendance bonuses, and the opportunity to work from home every day.
Florida Food Distribution Company To Close Down Florida Warehouses, Lay Off Over Over 100 Employees.
