Meat packing plant closing doors in Memphis; 200 workers impacted

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - JBS is closing down its operations in Memphis.

Empire Packing has processed and packages meat products in Memphis since 1987 and was purchased by JBS in 2020.

The company announced the closure of the facility at 1837 Harbor Avenue on Friday.

The facility will close down on August 14.

A total of 208 employees will be without a job once the closure is complete.

JBS says its offering a transition plan for the impacted employees including:

• Opportunities for team members to apply for open roles at other company facilities across the United States
• On-site support and resources to assist team members through the transition
• Continued engagement with local stakeholders and workforce partners

“These decisions are never easy because they directly affect our team members and the communities where we operate,” said Wesley Batista Filho, CEO of JBS USA. “We are deeply grateful to the team members at these facilities for their efforts and contributions over many years. Our focus right now is on supporting them with transparency, respect, and access to new opportunities wherever possible.”

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