Cheverly Pepsi Plant To Close, Leaving 70% Of Employees Without Jobs

A PepsiCo facility in Cheverly, Maryland, is closing its manufacturing and warehouse operations, resulting in layoffs for 98 of the plant’s 143 employees. The job cuts affect nearly 70% of the facility’s workforce and represent a major change for a plant that has been part of the Cheverly community for decades.

Nearly 100 Workers Affected

PepsiCo announced the workforce reduction on September 14. The 98 employees affected by the layoffs work across several areas, including manufacturing, warehouse operations, transportation and fleet operations, as well as certain salaried positions. The affected workers include union employees. PepsiCo has said it is providing transition assistance and other resources to employees impacted by the closure.

Manufacturing And Warehouse Operations Ending

The closure applies to manufacturing and warehouse operations at the Cheverly facility. PepsiCo said sales and delivery operations in the area will continue, meaning customers are not expected to see an interruption in those services. The company has pointed to changes in consumer demand, technology and its broader operating network as factors behind the decision. PepsiCo said the decision was made as part of efforts to modernize and reorganize its operations.

Employees To Receive Transition Support

PepsiCo has said employees affected by the layoffs will continue receiving pay and benefits through November 13. The company is also providing transition resources to help workers following the loss of their positions. For employees who have spent years working at the facility, the closure marks a significant change. The plant has been a longtime employer in Cheverly and has had a visible presence in the community.

Cheverly Officials Respond

Local officials are now working to understand the long term impact of the closure and what will happen to the property. The town has said it is working with Prince George’s County and state partners to identify resources for employees who were displaced by the layoffs. Officials are also seeking additional information from PepsiCo about what operations, if any, could remain at the site.

A Major Change For The Community

The loss of 98 jobs is significant for a town where the Pepsi facility has operated for more than six decades. While PepsiCo’s sales and delivery operations will continue in the region, the end of manufacturing and warehouse operations represents a major reduction in activity at the Cheverly location. The future of the facility itself remains an important question for local officials and residents as the community prepares for the economic effects of the closure.