Arizona-based
Tyson Foods will close its facility in Jefferson and lay off 62 employees next month, the company wrote in a notice to the state’s Department of Workforce Development Thursday.
Tyson's Jefferson facility is located at 1015 Industrial Ave. and operates as a seafood product preparation and packaging plant under LD Foods Inc., according to the notice. The meat processing company said the closure is due to a combination of factors, including plans to discontinue products produced at the facility.
"This was a very tough decision, but because business needs have changed, we’ve decided to take these steps in order to continue focusing on and investing in strategic growth priorities where we have a competitive advantage," a Tyson spokesman said.
Tyson will eliminate 9 salary and 53 hourly positions with plans to close the facility by Sept. 16. Team members will remain employed until within 14 days of Oct. 21, according to the notice.
A small contingent of workers may remain at the facility until a later date to “maintain the integrity of the facility” and “address any final customer concerns,” according to the company.
