USPS to Move Processing and Distribution from Jackson to Memphis
The US Postal Service has decided to close its Processing and Distribution Facility in Jackson. The operations will be moved to Memphis. The Postal Service said that once the transfers are completed, the mail processing operations at the closing sites will cease. There will be no change to any of the retail units, business mail entry units or vehicle maintenance facilities at these locations at this time. The decision comes after studies that began five months ago. Officials said they found no significant opportunity to improve efficiency or service through consolidation of mail processing operations, and no changes will be made at this time. “The decision to consolidate mail processing facilities recognizes the urgent need to reduce the size of the national mail processing network to eliminate costly underutilized infrastructure,” said Chief Operating Officer Megan Brennan. “Consolidating operations is necessary if the Postal Service is to remain viable to provide mail service to the nation.” According to a news release, no specific dates have not been set for the transition. Until a specific date has been announced, residential and business mailers will continue to be served through the current facilities.
