BREAKING NEWS: Whirlpool in Amana to Cut Hundreds of Jobs

Whirlpool in Amana is confirming another round of layoffs.

A company spokesperson told KCRG Tuesday morning that it will be laying off 650 workers effective June 1st. Consumer demand is the reason for the layoffs according to company officials.

Here is the full statement provided to KCRG.

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.