Tyson Foods Macon, Georgia, distribution center
The project will add 152,000 square feet to the facility.
 

MACON, GA. — Tyson Foods, Inc. is investing $59 million to expand its distribution center in Macon, Ga. The move will add jobs, improve efficiency and support Tyson’s future growth plans, the company said.

Set to begin this summer, the project will add 152,000 square feet to the facility, which currently serves food service and retail customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama. Tyson expects the expansion to add over 100 jobs for a total employment of almost 240 people. Projected completion is late 2018.

Gregg Uecker, Tyson Foods
Gregg Uecker, senior vice-president of network planning and integration for Tyson Foods
“The expansion of our Macon distribution center is part of our focus on continuous improvement and commitment to customer service,” said Gregg Uecker, senior vice-president of network planning and integration for Tyson. “This expansion will allow us to ship our complete portfolio of protein-packed brands to customers from one distribution center, while also improving team member safety and reducing our carbon footprint. It’s great news for our customers, our community, our team members and our environment.”