GXO Logistics is shutting down its West Jefferson warehouse and will lay off more than 100 employees, a major blow to the town's logistics workforce. The shutdown, reported March 5, wipes out a steady source of warehouse jobs west of Columbus.
As reported by Columbus Business First, GXO confirmed the West Jefferson site will cease operations and that "more than 100" workers are expected to be affected. The report did not include detailed timing or severance information for employees who will lose their jobs.
Government records identify the West Jefferson operation at 202 Park West Drive, and an OSHA inspection entry lists that address for a GXO facility in the town. OSHA records confirm the location tied to the company.
This closure is the latest local example of a broader pattern at GXO: data compiled by WARNTracker shows the company filed dozens of WARN notices from 2021 through January 2026 that together affected thousands of workers. The West Jefferson move slots into a string of contract logistics shifts that have reshaped regional warehouse employment in recent years.
At the corporate level, GXO reported record revenue in a February 10, 2026 investor release and said it plans increased deployment of automation and robotics to boost efficiency. GXO frames those investments as part of wider margin and productivity efforts even as individual sites are repositioned.
What workers and the community can expect
When worksites close, state and local rapid-response teams and workforce boards typically step in to coordinate job-search assistance, training and counseling for affected employees. OhioMeansJobs - Madison County maintains a resource room and lists resume help, training referrals and other services for West Jefferson residents who lose work.
Legal notice and next steps
Under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, employers of a certain size must give at least 60 days' notice to employees and government units for covered mass layoffs or plant closings, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. If a WARN filing applies here, the state's dislocated worker unit and local officials would be alerted so rapid-response teams can mobilize support.
The closure highlights the churn that can come with the Columbus region's logistics growth: big distribution buildings can bring jobs fast, but departures can ripple through small towns just as quickly. Local officials and workforce agencies are monitoring the situation as more details, including timing and any state filings, become available.
