Ross Stores distribution centers in California are seeing a major staff shakeup as the discount retailer is reportedly transitioning to a new third-party warehouse staffing provider.
DMSI, a company that staffs Ross’ warehouses and distribution centers on-site, is laying off more than 1,600 employees across six facilities in the state, according to several Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notices.
It is unclear what specific role the impacted employees played at the off-price seller’s facilities, or how many employees still work at the affected sites.
All layoffs are permanent and will be effective Jan. 26.
DMSI is a Charlotte, N.C.-based staffing, recruiting and third-party logistics (3PL) services provider for retailers and manufacturers. The staffing company would hire employees to work for Ross as loaders and unloaders, material handlers, sorters, packers and other general warehouse positions. DMSI also lists other retailers alongside Ross as clients, including TJX-owned T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods; Dick’s Sporting Goods; and Cato Fashions.