HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Amazon Customer Service Center will be closing next May, according to a company representative.

While not much information has been released about the company’s long-term plans for the facility, it has been reported that all associates will keep stay employed. Workers will retain their positions, wages, and current benefits, but will work in a virtual capacity.

Most jobs at the Huntington facility have been customer support and logistics roles.

Huntington Mayor Patrick Farrell released a statement Thursday regarding the announcement. He says the closure isn’t a reflection of a poor location.

“I have been in contact with leadership at both Steel of West Virginia and Amazon. Each is adjusting to new market realities. Steel of West Virginia by investing $30 million

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