Advance Pierre Foods (Amherst Plant)
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THE QUICK READ
Tyson Foods' plant in Amherst, Ohio makes frozen, ready-to-eat sandwiches, including products for the Jimmy Dean brand. The site holds roughly 12,448 pounds of ammonia in its refrigeration system, large enough to require a formal process safety management program, since federal rules kick in at 10,000 pounds. Tyson put $20 million into expanding the plant and added around 200 production jobs to keep up with demand.
JOBS HERE
No openings on file for this plant right now. Nearby plants that are hiring are listed further down.
PAY PICTURE
Ammonia / Industrial Refrigeration Tech
- Government data for Ohio
- $25.34–$36.50/hr
- What techs ask in Ohio
- $30.61–$40.24/hr
BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 95 techs in our network, Ohio
Industrial Maintenance Tech
- Government data for Ohio
- $24.03–$33.41/hr
- What techs ask in Ohio
- $28.41–$41.75/hr
- Posted pay near this plant
- $26.85–$35.03/hr
BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 7 techs in our network, Ohio · 17 postings
Area pay for these roles, not this plant’s pay. Rows we cannot back with data are left out.
ABOUT THIS FACILITY
- Reported employees
- ~660
- Ammonia on site
- 12,448 lbs (per EPA RMP filings)
On file · Sep 2026
SAFETY RECORD
EPA RMP · Sep 2026From public EPA records, as of September 4, 2026. Reported as filed — we add no opinions or grades.
LIVING IN AMHERST, OH
Amherst is a city of about 21,000 in northern Ohio's Lorain County, 42 miles west of Akron and roughly equidistant from Cleveland. The median household income of $86,106 is solidly above the national average of $75,149, reflecting the area's mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and professional jobs. Housing remains very affordable — the median home value is $180,500, about 36% below the U.S. figure, and rent averages just $749 a month, one of the lower figures among Tyson facilities. Lake Erie is a short drive north, offering beaches, fishing, and the Cedar Point corridor. Amherst has a small-town downtown with a strong school district, and Cleveland's airport, sports venues, and medical centers are about 40 minutes east on I-90.
NEARBY PLANTS HIRING
Data updated: Sep 2026| FACILITY | LOCATION | DISTANCE | OPEN JOBS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kroger | Delaware, OH | 89 mi | 1 JOB → |
| Kellanova | Zanesville, OH | 98 mi | 3 JOBS → |
| Anheuser Busch | Columbus, OH | 100 mi | 3 JOBS → |
| Americold Logistics | Columbus, OH | 112 mi | 1 JOB → |
| Target | West Jefferson, OH | 118 mi | 1 JOB → |
| Lineage Logistics | Springfield, OH | 139 mi | 1 JOB → |
| Conagra Brands | Troy, OH | 142 mi | 2 JOBS → |
| US Foods Inc. | Greensburg, PA | 158 mi | 1 JOB → |
ABOUT TYSON FOODS
Tyson Foods began in 1935 when John W. Tyson started hauling chickens for sale from Arkansas, incorporating in 1947 and going public in 1963. It grew through acquisitions, including IBP in 2001, which added large-scale beef and pork processing, and Hillshire Brands in 2014, adding Jimmy Dean and Ball Park to its own Tyson, Hillshire Farm, Wright Brand, Aidells, and State Fair brands. By fiscal 2025, Tyson operated roughly 200 facilities worldwide, employed about 133,000 people, and reported $54.4 billion in revenue. It trades publicly on the NYSE under ticker TSN, while the Tyson family retains majority voting control through a dual-class share structure.
Other Tyson Foods plants in our directory: TYSON POULTRY, INC., CUMMING, GA., Keystone Foods LLC Alabama Division, TCCS Sioux City IA., AdvancePierre Foods-Willow Production, TYSON FOODS, INC. SANFORD, NC, Macon Distribution Center, AdvancePierre Foods-Distribution Center, Williams Country Sausage, Tyson Foods Inc (Union City), Keystone Foods LLC, TYSON CHICKEN INC. ROBARDS, KY., Tyson Poultry
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