Saddle Creek Logistics Services, a third-party logistics company, will lay off workers at its facility in Montgomery County, Texas, in June. The layoffs will affect a range of positions at the New Caney facility.
What happened
Saddle Creek Logistics Services notified the state of Texas that it will conduct layoffs at its Montgomery County facility located at 18777 Industrial Parkway in New Caney.
How many employees affected
The company is laying off 168 workers. The affected positions include 115 forklift operators, as well as supervisors, managers, and quality associates.
Why layoffs happened
The WARN letter did not give a reason for the layoffs. However, FreightWaves reported that the layoffs come after a client opted to bring operations in-house.
Company background
Saddle Creek Logistics Services is a third-party logistics company based in Florida. Its New Caney facility is 1.5 million square feet and dedicated to one client. The company provides supply chain services to clients such as Madison Reed and Bobbie.
Industry impact
A recent analysis indicated that the Houston region's trade, transportation, and utilities sector lost jobs in 2025, suggesting weakening consumer-facing and logistics-related activity.
What's next
The layoffs will take effect on June 11. This is the second round of layoffs reported by Saddle Creek this year, following 151 layoffs at its Bessemer, Ala., facility in February.
Source: houstonchronicle.com