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.

UPS will lay off 404 workers at its 404 workers at its Commerce City distribution center. The Denver Post reported that UPS said the job cuts are a result of an effort to modernize and automate the Commerce City facility.

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