The company’s total $ 55 million investment will create 330 jobs
COLUMBIA, SC (STL.News) Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in proteins, today announced plans to re-establish operations in Richland County. The company’s total investment of $ 55 million over the next three to five years will create 330 jobs, including 160 positions associated with the company’s previous operations.
Located on 1970 Bluff Road in Columbia, Tyson plans to transform the facility into a meat portioning and packaging operation. The company will initially invest US $ 42 million and, in the next three to five years, plans to invest in additional improvements and production equipment, with a total investment of US $ 55 million. The new operations will employ 330 people, more than double the number of staff members who previously worked at the facility.
Operations are due to begin in May 2021. People interested in joining the Tyson Foods, Inc. team should visit the company’s career site for more information.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved a $ 500,000 Set-Aside grant for the costs related to this project.
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“We are pleased to bring operations back to Columbia and are very grateful for the strong state and local support we received for this project. Once operational, this new facility will help us meet the growing demand of our retail customers with high quality, pre-cut and pre-packaged beef and pork. ”-Tyson Fresh Meats (the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods) Senior vice president and general manager of the division’s protein innovation team, Nate Hodne
“Tyson Foods’ $ 55 million investment and the 330 jobs that will result will help continue South Carolina’s tremendous economic growth. We look forward to continuing our state’s fruitful partnership with Tyson and its continued commitment to South Carolina. South and our people. ”-Gov. Henry McMaster
“When a company decides to invest in South Carolina, it speaks volumes about our business environment and workforce. I am excited to see what the future holds for Tyson Foods and its renewed operations in Richland County. ”- Trade Secretary Bobby Hitt
“Tyson Foods, Inc.’s reinvestment in the Columbia plant highlights the strategic and geographic importance of South Carolina for agribusiness. As we continue to expand the agribusiness industry in the state of Palmetto, we are happy to have Tyson as our partner. ”- Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers
“The county council is pleased to welcome Tyson Foods back to Richland County this year. The 330 jobs created by its new operations will be of crucial importance to residents in our community, especially in the face of the national economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ”- Richland County Council President, Paul Livingston