In a recent development, Tyson Foods has revealed plans to close two of its Case Ready Value-Added plants, impacting hundreds of workers. The company communicated to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan that the Jacksonville facility is set to cease operations at the beginning of 2024, as indicated in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter signed by Tyson Foods Vice President Brandon Smith.
According to the notice, the anticipated last day of work for the Jacksonville facility is slated for January 8, affecting a total of 219 workers. Among the impacted employees are 91 food handlers, 60 butchers, and fewer than 10 individuals in 27 other job profiles, including general managers, supervisors, warehouse workers, a nurse, and an interpreter.
While Tyson Foods confirmed the closure of two facilities, the spokesperson declined to disclose details about the second facility’s location or the overall number of employees affected by the decision. However, multiple news outlets have identified Columbia, South Carolina, as the potential site for the second closure. The company’s decision to shutter these plants raises concerns about the future of the affected workers and the broader implications for the local communities involved.
