NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Tyson Foods announced plans to close one of its largest beef-processing plants in Nebraska.

In a press release , the company said it will end operations at the plant in Lexington and convert its Amarillo, Texas beef facility to a single, full-capacity shift.

Employees in Lexington were notified via a letter that News 2 obtained, where the company said its planning to cease certain operations and that positions will be eliminated as part of a mass layoff.

The Lexington plant currently employs close to 3,000 workers.

“Tyson Foods recognizes the impact these decisions have on team members and the communities where we operate,” the press release said. “The company is committed to supporting our team members through this transition, including helping them apply

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