Pilgrim’s Announces Significant Wage Increase in Mayfield, Kentucky
January 21 2022 - 12:22PM
Pilgrim’s, a leading global food company and the largest employer
in Graves County, Ky., today announced a $4.5 million annualized
wage increase for team members at its Mayfield production facility
to help support the local community recently impacted by a
devastating tornado. The $2 per hour pay increase will elevate
starting wages to $16.50 per hour at the Mayfield facility.
“The community of Mayfield has suffered through an incredibly
challenging time and as a critical employer in the county,
Pilgrim’s is committed to help bring back Mayfield stronger than
ever,” said Fabio Sandri, Pilgrim’s CEO. “We previously committed
$1 million in tornado relief and today, we are significantly
increasing wages for the men and women of Mayfield who produce food
for families everywhere. We are proud members of this community,
and we hope our investments will help strengthen the region moving
forward.”The permanent pay increase, negotiated in partnership with
UFCW Local 227, is in addition to the $1 million investment
Pilgrim’s announced in December to assist with community recovery
needs and support long-term rebuilding efforts resulting from the
tornado that impacted the area. “I am grateful for all our team
members in Mayfield who are extremely deserving of this wage
increase,” said Kent Massey, Pilgrim’s Mayfield complex manager.
“We remain focused on supporting not just our team members and
their families but also our neighbors and the broader
community.”Pilgrim’s Mayfield employs more than 1,500 people and
supports 235 family farmers and poultry growers in the area.
About Pilgrim’sAs a global food company with
more than 56,000 team members, Pilgrim’s processes, prepares,
packages and delivers fresh, frozen and value-added food products
for customers in more than 100 countries. For more information,
please visit www.pilgrims.com.
Media Contact:Nikki RichardsonCorporate
Communicationsnikki.richardson@jbssa.com
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