WILKESBORO, N.C. — Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale said it was laying off workers at its chicken processing plant in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, adding to job cuts at its poultry facilities around the country.
The company, through a spokesman, declined to say how many workers would be affected. More than 2,700 workers are employed at the plant, according to the latest count on Tyson Foods’ website.
The spokesman said that affected employees would be offered other positions.
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Statement from Tyson:
“After careful consideration, and in response to customer demand, we have reduced the number of positions on second shift at the Tyson Foods Wilkesboro complex. We realize the impact on our team members and supporting them is our priority. We were able to offer team members working the second shift the opportunity to take other positions at the Wilkesboro plant and already, many are moving to the first shift. They can also apply for positions at other Tyson Foods facilities.”