Grimmway Farms to Streamline Carrot Operations in Kern County
Mountain View Facility to Operate on Seasonal Production Schedule
BAKERSFIELD, CA, May 3, 2018 – Grimmway Farms today announced that it will streamline carrot processing operations in Kern County. Effective July 6, 2018, the company will run its Mountain View facility on a seasonal basis. The adjustment in production schedule is in response to new technologies and improved output at the company’s Premier facility in Shafter.
As part of the shift in capacity, the Mountain View facility operations will shut down seasonally from July 6 through October 7, during which time carrot production will be increased at the Premier facility. The consolidation in operations will leverage improved automation processes and improve production efficiency. These changes will not impact customer deliveries.
The shift of Mountain View operations to a seasonal production model will result in the temporary layoff or reassignment of approximately 185 production employees. Approximately 55 employees will be offered the opportunity to transfer to similar positions at the Premier facility for the summer season. The remaining 190 Mountain View employees that do not work in carrot production will not be affected.
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About Grimmway Farms
Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, Grimmway Farms traces its roots to a produce stand opened by the Grimm brothers in the early 1960s. Grimmway is a global produce leader and one of the largest producers of carrots. Grimmway supplies more than 65 organic, USA-grown crops and brands include Cal-Organic Farms and Bunny-Luv. Grimmway is committed to bringing fresh, healthy, and safe produce to communities around the world as it invests in, and cares for, the earth’s natural resources and its family of employees. For more information, explore the Grimmway Farms website.
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