Delivery workers are in high demand during the holidays, but the story is different at UPS, which recently told state officials that hundreds of layoffs are coming at the beginning of next year.

At this time of year, delivery companies are normally in full hiring mode. United Parcel Service, however, has informed the state that it plans to dismiss 404 workers at its Commerce City package processing facility while it adds more automation equipment to the location.

United Parcel Service is temporarily closing one of its Denver region facilities and letting go of more than 400 workers – marking one of the largest layoffs announced this year

More than 400 UPS employees could lose their jobs early next year when the company temporarily closes half of its Commerce City facility as part of its plan to modernize its infrastructure, the company said on Monday.