Pilgrim’s Pride Considers Shuttering Plant
Save Email Print
Pilgrim’s Pride Considers Shuttering Plant
Pilgrim’s Pride is considering shuttering one of its plants unless there are improvements in quality and a better return on investment.
Font Size:

(April 10, 2008)—Pilgrim’s Pride, which operates a processed products plant in Waco that employs several hundred, has told managers and workers it may close its El Dorado, Ark. plant if there aren’t improvements in quality and a better return on investment.

More than 1,600 people work at a processing plant, a feed mill and a hatchery in Union County owned by Pilgrim's Pride.

A spokesman for the Pittsburg, Texas-based poultry processor said there is no timetable for the plant to turn itself around, but he said there isn't much time.

Ray Atkinson says the company doesn't want to close the complex, but unless there are immediate changes that'll be the only option.

On March 12, Pilgrim's Pride announced it was closing a processing plant in North Carolina and six of its 12 distribution centers.

The company also said it would review its other operations and would consider more closures.

Atkinson said the assessment at El Dorado is part of that review.
More Stories
Video
13 Confirmed Dead, 30 Injured In Ft. Hood Shooting
288 Comments
Local Woman Claimed She Had Cancer To Get Money For Breast Implants
127 Comments
Community Rallies In Support Of Animal Shelter After Deadly Fire
70 Comments
Apartment Complex Where Suspected Gunman Lived Evacuated
62 Comments
Central Texas Boy Suffers Head, Face, Eye Injuries In Dog Attack
59 Comments
Jury Acquits Local Paramedic Accused Of Fondling Female Patient
59 Comments
KWTX.com Features
Double Dollar Deals
Half Price Deals at Central Texas restaurants and businesses. A new deal every Thursday at 7:00am.
Boss of the Month
Who is Central Texas’ best boss? Nominate your supervisor for Boss of the Month!
Golden Apple
Your chance to nominate an outstanding teacher. Find out how they are making a difference in classrooms.
Emily Wants to Know
Emily Matthews' inquisitive look at life in Central Texas.
Army Way
Learn all about the symbols, traditions, and customs of the US Army.
Job of the Week
Click now to see hundreds of other jobs on Job Board TV!


Emergency Room Nurse - Join Metroplex Health System in Killeen as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. Metroplex offers a very competitive hourly wage, comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans. A new pay scale went in to effect in October 09! Join Metroplex in extending the healing ministry of Christ.

Also, take a look at the most recent jobs posted to Job Board TV at KWTX.com: View More Jobs.
AP Video