House of Raeford closing turkey cook plant
RAEFORD (WTVD) -- House of Raeford is closing its turkey cook plant in Raeford within 60 days, the company announced Friday.
About 400 employees currently work at the Raeford plant and have been notified that the company will be phasing out turkey to focus on chicken production.
"We're experiencing significant growth in chicken production and further processing," President and CEO Bob Johnson said in a press release Friday. "We believe vertically-integrated chicken production is our core competency and deserves 100 percent of our attention and resources."
The House of Raeford said they will provide financial assistance for all employees affected by the closure who meet the minimum tenure requirement.
The company said it will also work with local and state officials to provide transitional help for workers.
"We are grateful to the employees who have worked in our Raeford operation for their loyalty and dedication," Johnson said. "We are committed to helping each of them during this transition."
Officials said the closure will not affect the remaining 5,300 House of Raeford associates, of which approximately 1,800 are employed in North Carolina.
