Walmart To Close Matteson Facility, More Than 100 Employees To Be Laid Off

MATTESON, IL — Retailer Walmart will soon close its Matteson facility, impacting more than 100 employees, according to online records.

The corporation filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) on March 2, with the date of closing noted as May 29. The filing says the company will lay off 111 employees with the closure at 21430 S Cicero Ave.

The WARN Act requires employers with 75 employees or more to notify the state when they plan to lay off workers. Under the Act, employers must give workers at least 60 days' notice for a plant closure or a "mass" layoff.

A Walmart spokesperson told Patch that they are "continuously evolving our fulfillment network to better serve our customers and members as their needs change."

The company added that it is relocating operations from the Matteson facility to other locations within its network.

Employees were informed of the closure in February and will have an opportunity to transfer to other locations nearby or nationwide, the spokesperson said.

Associates who move to select facilities may be eligible for a $7,500 transfer bonus and relocation assistance, along with on-the-job training using advanced fulfillment technology.

"We’re committed to supporting associates who want to continue their careers with Walmart..." a company spokesperson said. "We’re grateful for everything our associates do every day, and we’re committed to working one-on-one with each person to find the best path forward so they can remain part of the Walmart family."