“We have outgrown our Bridgeton warehouses; they are very old, and as a result, inefficient by today’s standards,” the company said. “The new facility offers an efficient layout that nearly doubles the space we currently have. It also increases service capabilities because of its improved design.”

Portions of dry warehouse inventory in Bridgeton will be moved to Kinloch, resulting in the expected cut of 190 union positions between late July and September, or 1.7 percent of the 10,804 union workers at the company. The Bridgeton warehouse employs 458 union workers, including the jobs to be lost, drivers and mechanics.

“Transitions like this are difficult for any organization and we are no different,” the company said. “This was carefully considered and, we believe, further positions Schnucks for growth and is in the best long-term interest of our customers and teammates.”

Schnucks said it is committed to “our union teammates,” as shown in a new 6-year-agreement with Teamsters Local 610 ratified Sunday afternoon.

According to its website, Schnucks was founded in north St. Louis in 1939 and has grown to nearly 100 stores in five states.

EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this story had an incorrect date for the founding of Schnucks. This version has been corrected.

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