FEBRUARY 19, 2024 — 260 EMPLOYEES IN WEST LIBERTY, IOWA
The company has announced plans to phase out its ready-to-eat slicing operation and its second shift log fabrication operations in West Liberty during the coming year, which will result in the laying off of about a quarter of the workforce at the West Liberty facility.
Approximately 260 production jobs will be impacted during the phased layoffs in 2024.
According to President and CEO Brandon Achen, As a resident of this community, the decision to reduce production capacity in West Liberty was difficult and painful. We value the contributions of all team members and deeply regret the need for layoffs. We are committed to connecting each affected person with new employment opportunities and support.”
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 — Original post…
West Liberty, Iowa-based West Liberty Foods, a farmer-owned food company processing turkeys, has announced the closure of its processing facility in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in May 2023. Operations at the Mount Pleasant plant will be transferred to facilities in Iowa, Illinois, and Utah.
The closure will impact approximately 350 employees whose layoffs are scheduled to occur on or before December 31, 2022.
According to President and CEO Brandon Achen, "Respect and care for people is a core value of our company, and shutting down a plant is a tough thing to do. We are sincerely grateful to the City of Mount Pleasant for its cooperation and support over the past 20 years. Our core business remains strong, and we will continue to adapt to meet the needs of our customers."
Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?