Derivative Instruments and Risk Management - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Face value of unexpired foreign currency contracts	$ 260.7
Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Face value of unexpired foreign currency contracts	$ 252.7
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative hedging agreements covering diesel fuel requirements	70.00%
Derivative hedging agreements covering diesel fuel requirements, year 2020	75.00%
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 252.7	$ 216.0
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Interest Rate Swap Lock
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 300.0	$ 300.0

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