Hunter
040/01/25
The Whirlpool plant in Amana has announced upcoming layoffs.
KCRG TV9 reports a spokesperson for the company confirmed the plans Tuesday morning.
The full statement to the station reads, “Whirlpool Corporation has made necessary adjustments to production at its Amana operations to align with current market conditions driven by consumer demand. This has resulted in the announcement of a workforce reduction of approximately 650 employees within specific production teams at the facility. We are committed to supporting affected employees through this transition by providing access to onsite HR support and a dedicated employee support line, an employee assistance program, and guidance on unemployment benefits through Iowa Workforce Development.”
The layoffs will take effect June 1st.