US EditionCargill to Close Milwaukee Plant, Cutting More than 200 Jobs
Cargill cited changing customer demand and plans to prioritize future investments, while shifting production to other North American facilities including nearby Butler, Wisconsin.
- On Feb. 11, 2026, Cargill announced it will permanently close its Menomonee Valley ground beef facility, eliminating 221 jobs via a WARN notice.
- Cargill said the closure aims to better align its portfolio with current customer demand and prioritize investments, while company statements and local business observers framed it as a business decision focused on profitability and operating costs.
- The company plans layoffs starting April 11, production ending April 17, and full closure by May 31, with volume shifting to the Butler, Wisconsin plant.
- Cargill said affected employees can apply for jobs at other facilities and receive severance, while Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee mayor, contacted Employ Milwaukee to support displaced workers.
- Over the past 12 years, Cargill has reduced its Wisconsin footprint with prior 2014 Canal Street closure cutting 600 jobs and 2021 Carmen Avenue closure cutting about 80, and BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland said, `This came out of nowhere`.
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'End of an era': Milwaukee processing plant to close later this year, affecting 221 workers
Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. filed a layoff notice with the state Department of Workforce Development on Tuesday. The company says it plans to permanently close its "protein processing plant" on South Emmber Lane in Milwaukee. The post ‘End of an era’: Milwaukee processing plant to close later this year, affecting 221 workers appeared first on WPR.
Cargill to close Milwaukee protein processing facility, eliminating 221 jobs
Cargill on Tuesday announced plans to close its Milwaukee protein processing facility, eliminating 221 positions.In a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Cargill said it expects to begin winding down operations soon, with production stopping around April 17. The plant will be fully closed by May 31.Layoffs will occur in phases, with the first round scheduled for April 11. Cargill said employees will receive at least 60 d…
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