Debt, Finance Lease Obligations and Other Financing - Schedule of Aggregate Scheduled Maturities of Obligations Under Finance Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 02, 2021 USD ($)
Finance Leased Assets [Line Items]
2022	$ 11,313
2023	4,118
2024	943
2025	609
2026	664
Thereafter	31,632
Total minimum lease payments	$ 49,279

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