Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale said this morning that it plans to invest $100 million in its Vienna, Georgia poultry plant, adding about 500 jobs there.
The meat processor says improvements to the plant, which already employs 700, are part of its “ongoing plan to maximize efficiencies and meet growing demand for its products.”
The Vienna plant produces chicken for foodservice customers, including restaurants, but will convert to supply fresh tray pack chicken for regional retail customers, the company said. Work begins in mid-January to upgrade parts of the plant and add about 100,000 SF. The job should be complete by the middle of the year.
Improvements include new equipment, production lines and technology for food safety, quality and workplace safety.