Wayne Farms LLC has announced a $16.9 million expansion and upgrade of the Wayne Farms Laurel Fresh Production Facility, significantly increasing the plant’s capacity and adding approximately 200 jobs to the Laurel payroll.
The additional jobs required to staff the expanded operation will include 190 hourly positions and 11 salaried positions, and company officials are already taking applications. All positions offer full benefits and competitive wages, with starting pay at $11.60 per hour for hourly employees, increasing to more than $13 per hour after one year of employment.