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Hormel Foods Lays Off 135 Workers at Georgia Bacon Facility

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
135
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.7%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
135 OF 20,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Georgia, USA.

Department affected: Bacon Facility.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Hormel Foods Corporation has announced the layoff of 135 workers at its bacon facility in Georgia. The layoffs are part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The company stated that the decision was made to better align its workforce with current production needs. This move reflects ongoing challenges in the market and aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of the facility. The layoffs are effective immediately as the company adjusts its operations to meet changing demands.

Hormel Foods Corporation cut 135 jobs affecting its Bacon Facility team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.7% of the 20,000 people Hormel Foods Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 10 layoff events at Hormel Foods Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,405 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff22 hours ago

Hormel Foods Corporation cut 135 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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Consumer Defensive · 20,000 employees
10
EVENTS TRACKED
2,705
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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