Tyson Foods’ flood-damaged Wisconsin plant has reopened with the loss of 200 jobs.
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The Jefferson-based plant, which produces products such as pepperoni and salami, resumed operations last week after being closed since mid-June due to flooding.
As a result of flood-related equipment damage, the company said today (13 August) it is permanently scaling-back the level of production at the facility.
The decision means nearly half of the 480 work force are being eliminated.
“This was an extremely difficult decision since it affects the lives of team members and their families,” said Mark Odom, vice president of operations for Tyson Prepared Foods. “However, some of the flood damage in the plant was extensive and, after a thorough analysis, we determined it is simply not feasible to put in new equipment.”
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By GlobalDataTyson incurred a US$7m charge in its third quarter financial results due to the flooding at Jefferson. The plant suspended production on 11 June at the request of the City of Jefferson, to help reduce the flood-related flow of excess water going into the city’s wastewater treatment system.
Tyson’s Jefferson plant produces sliced pepperoni for pizza toppings as well as sliced pepperoni and salami for use by deli and foodservice operations.
