Tyson Foods To Add Over 500 Jobs In Vienna, Georgia Plant

(RTTNews) - Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) Tuesday said it is making major improvements to its Vienna, Georgia poultry plant as part of an ongoing plan to maximize efficiencies and meet growing demand for its products.

The capital improvement project, valued at over $110 million, will create more than 500 jobs in Vienna.

The Vienna plant has been producing chicken for foodservice customers, including restaurant chains. It will convert to supply fresh tray pack chicken to meet the needs of regional retail customers. Work began at the location in mid-January and is scheduled to be completed in mid-2015.

The project will upgrade parts of the plant and add about 100,000 square feet. Improvements will include new equipment and production lines, as well as processes and technology to benefit food safety, quality and workplace safety.