Debt, Finance Lease Obligations and Other Financing - Schedule of Aggregate Scheduled Maturities of Obligations Under Finance Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2020 USD ($)
Finance Leased Assets [Line Items]
2021	$ 8,829
2022	4,219
2023	2,320
2024	522
2025	568
Thereafter	31,977
Total minimum lease payments	$ 48,435

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