Milwaukee Tool has officially opened its $60 million manufacturing center in Grenada after some delays.
On Wednesday, the company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 500,000-square-foot facility sitting along Interstate 55— the largest Milwaukee location in the U.S. — to mark the beginning of a new era of manufacturing in north Mississippi.
On Thursday, Milwaukee Tool held a job fair seeking new workers as the company is set to employ 800 people at the Grenada plant. Those working at the facility will produce power tools, including Sawzall blades before expanding to other products over time.
“This is an excellent opportunity for folks to start with a great company from day one and work their way up the career ladder,” Grenada County Board of Supervisors President Chad Bridges said. “We want to see these roles filled with the hard-working folks in Grenada and the surrounding areas so Milwaukee can be successful for years to come. Folks are looking for companies that care about their employees and there is no doubt that Milwaukee has created a first-class facility to attract them.”
Anyone interested in applying for a job at Milwaukee Tool’s Grenada site can click here. Applications are being accepted for a variety of positions. Milwaukee Tool offers competitive wages and benefits, including access to an on-site wellness center, clinic, fitness gym, and workspaces within a climate-controlled facility.
Over the past five years, the company has invested more than $250 million in the state and now employs over 4,000 people in Mississippi. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Milwaukee Tool continues to expand both domestically and globally, supported by a U.S. workforce of more than 10,000 employees.
“Our rapid growth continues to accelerate, and this new facility in Grenada plays a crucial role in maintaining our trajectory of excellence in serving our distributor and user partners,” Group President of the Professional Accessories Business Unit at Milwaukee Tool Scott Griswold said. “This success is the direct result of recruiting some of the best talent in the nation, especially from Mississippi. Our strong people and unique culture are unlike anything else in the industry.”
