Ryder expanding in Spring Hill, to add 606 jobs

Friday, August 7, 2015, Vol. 39, No. 32

SPRING HILL (AP) - Officials say 606 new jobs are coming to Maury County where Ryder Supply Chain Solutions plans to expand its warehousing, transportation, kitting and assembly operations.

The Tennessean (http://tnne.ws/1TmnBsX) reports the Miami-based company will invest $16.5 million and double its space at General Motors' Spring Hill campus to 600,000 square feet.

Ryder's logistics operation supports manufacturers such as General Motors. The operation employs 200 people, a number expected to increase to more than 800 over the next five years.

The new jobs will include mobile equipment operators, kitting and sequencing operators and shuttle drivers.