Geodis, a global third-party logistics provider, is shutting down its Pickaway County distribution facility near Rickenbacker and cutting more than 100 jobs, yanking one more link out of central Ohio’s sprawling warehouse chain. The move, first reported Friday, hits a site that has been part of the region’s booming logistics footprint, and for Rickenbacker-area workers and the carriers that serve them, the fallout could come fast.
Company Will Close Pickaway County Facility
As reported by Columbus Business First, Geodis will lay off more than 100 employees and wind down operations at its Pickaway County site. According to that account, it is the second logistics operation this week to announce a shutdown of that size in central Ohio.
Who Geodis Is and What It Does
On its website, GEODIS describes itself as a third-party logistics partner and “a 3PL partner that’s big and flexible,” with services that include warehousing, transportation and fulfillment. The company’s U.S. materials say it processes hundreds of millions of orders every year, highlighting how tightly its facilities are woven into consumer supply chains.
Why Rickenbacker Matters Locally
The Rickenbacker Inland Port, an airport-centered, multimodal logistics cluster with deep rail and truck connections, functions as a backbone of central Ohio’s freight economy, with millions of square feet of distribution space spread through nearby industrial parks. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission notes that the area combines air, rail and road capacity and serves as a major freight hub for the region. With so much capacity concentrated around Rickenbacker, the closure of a single warehouse can ripple across trucking, rail operations and local suppliers.
Worker Resources and Legal Context
Ohio has recently tightened its notice rules. The state adopted a “mini-WARN” statute in 2025 that supplements federal WARN requirements and alters how employers must report and notify affected workers, according to Porter Wright. Employers in Ohio are expected to coordinate with the state’s Rapid Response Unit, and the Department of Job and Family Services maintains a WARN notice submission form that spells out the process. That form and related guidance are available from the state through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
What Comes Next
Columbus Business First remains the primary detailed account of the closure so far, and local workforce partners typically step in with rapid response services once a notice is filed. We will continue to track filings with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and follow up on any official rapid response activity or company statements about timing, severance or possible transfer options for affected employees.
