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Tyson Foods to Lay Off 1,000 Employees at Amarillo B-Shift Operations

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.7%
1,000 OF 138,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Amarillo, Texas.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is set to lay off approximately 1,000 employees at its Amarillo B-Shift Operations, with the layoffs effective on October 3, 2023. This decision comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts aimed at improving operational efficiency. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations amidst changing market conditions. Tyson has indicated that these cuts are necessary to align with current business needs and ensure the long-term viability of the company. The affected employees have been notified, and the company is providing support during this transition.

Tyson Foods, Inc. cut 1,000 jobs.

That is roughly 0.7% of the 138,000 people Tyson Foods, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 21 layoff events at Tyson Foods, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 8,298 employees.

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Tyson Foods, Inc.TSN
Consumer Defensive · 138,000 employees
21
EVENTS TRACKED
23K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED JAN 20, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026