Shenandoah’s Eaton plant to lay-off 71 workers; Offers relocation opportunities
October 11th, 2015 by Ric Hanson
A company in Shenandoah that manufactures heavy duty, commercial vehicle transmissions, announced to local officials last week 71 workers on a third shift will lose their jobs by early December, but other area employers are willing to step-up and hire those workers. The Daily NonPareil says they received word about the pending lay-offs from Eaton Plant Manager Jorge Zedillo.
The company says it will offer relocation opportunities for the displaced workers and severance packages for those who choose not to go that route. Officials say the Eaton plant in Pella is aggressively hiring workers. The company says it will also assist employees with the state dislocated workers assistance program.
Despite the layoffs, Eaton’s three Iowa facilities – Shenandoah, Belmond and Spencer – still employ 1,100 workers. An offer from the Red Oak-based Fres-co System plant was made late last week. The manufacturer of flexible coffee packages said they are looking for up to six qualified employees.
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