Governor Tom Wolf announced today that the Tyson Foods Distribution Center will expand in Schuylkill County and create 114 new, full-time jobs.

"I'm proud to announce that Tyson Foods will expand and create 114 family-sustaining jobs in Schuylkill County," Wolf said. "The company is investing heavily in its future in Pennsylvania with its own $59.7 million capital investment. The I-81 corridor has become an extremely attractive location for food processors, and I applaud Tyson Foods for choosing to grow right here in Pennsylvania."

Tyson Foods plans to add 164,000 square feet to its existing 182,000 square-foot-facility in Highridge Business Park in Cass Township. The company has committed to investing at least $59.7 million on the project and create 114 new jobs over the next three years.

"This expansion will allow us to better service our customers, and ship our complete portfolio of protein-packed brands from one distribution center," said Gregg Uecker, senior vice president of network planning and integration at Tyson Foods. "New technology will also improve team member safety, while reducing our carbon footprint. We thank the Department of Community and Economic Development for their help on this project, and continued support of our efforts to grow in the community."

Tyson Warehousing Services LLC., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tyson Foods, received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development that includes a $46,400 WEDnet grant and $228,000 in Job Creation Tax Credits to be distributed upon creation of the new jobs.

The project was coordinated by the Governor's Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor and work with the local economic development agencies in assisting businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania. The Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation, or SEDCO, assisted with the Tyson Foods project.

"I'm excited that Tyson has decided to expand its operation in Schuylkill County and add 114 jobs in my legislative district," said State Rep. Neal Goodman.