Business & Tech
Major Job Cuts Announced At Thief River Falls, MN Manufacturing Plant
The job cuts will impact a wide range of positions, including assemblers, engineers, technicians, forklift operators, and more.
THEIF RIVER FALLS, MN — Minnesota-based snowmobile and ATV manufacturer Arctic Cat Inc. has announced plans to lay off approximately 385 employees from its Thief River Falls facility, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the state.
The layoffs, which will be permanent, are set to take place between May 8 and May 22.
The affected employees, who are not represented by a union, will not have bumping rights, meaning they cannot replace less senior workers in similar roles.
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The job cuts will impact a wide range of positions, including assemblers, engineers, technicians, forklift operators, procurement specialists, and maintenance staff.
Company officials cited "changing business needs "as the reason for the workforce reduction.
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The Minnesota State Rapid Response Team is coordinating assistance for the affected employees. Marla Beaty, a senior specialist with the team, will oversee the response efforts.
Positions affected in this layoff include:
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