MILWAUKEE – Uline, North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials, continues to expand in Southeastern Wisconsin, with plans to add more than 200 employees and a combined 4.5 million square feet of new development over the next several years. This expansion will bring Uline to 14.5 million square feet of industrial and office space in Kenosha County. The company currently occupies over 10 million square feet.
“Uline has sustained more than a decade of double-digit growth, allowing us to expand our operations with new facilities across the country, as well as in our own backyard,” said Gil De Las Alas, Uline’s Chief Human Resources Officer. “At a time when many businesses are experiencing uncertainty and layoffs, we’re solidifying our commitment to Southeastern Wisconsin through the addition of new facilities, property and growth of the Uline team.”
Expanding the Uline footprint in Kenosha County
Uline has begun development on the first of four proposed buildings on 350 acres of land purchased in late 2022. The 1.4 million-square-foot state-of-the-art distribution center will be the largest warehouse in the Uline network. These four facilities will ensure Uline maintains a robust supply chain to support its continued growth and future expansion.
Construction is also underway at Uline’s newest facility in Bristol, where the company is leasing a 1 million-square-foot warehouse that will allow us to support growing customer needs. The facility, located at 10322 140 Avenue, is set to open in October of 2023.
Growing Uline’s Kenosha County workforce by 200+ employees
Building its existing workforce of more than 3,500 employees throughout Kenosha County, Uline is looking to fill more than 200 open positions at its Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie locations, including more than 150 warehouse and facilities jobs and 50 customer service roles.
“We’re growing, both in the physical size of our footprint and in our employee base,” said De Las Alas. “Uline is committed to investing in our community, providing new, stable career opportunities for our neighbors.”
To help find the right talent for these positions, Uline is hosting the upcoming hiring events:
Customer Service Hiring Event on Wednesday, June 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. at its Kenosha Branch (12355 Uline Way, Kenosha). Open positions include: Customer Service Management Trainee, Customer Service Team Lead and Customer Service Representative.
Warehouse Hiring Events on Wednesday, June 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 24 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the company’s Pleasant Prairie Distribution Center (12885 104 Street, Pleasant Prairie). Open positions include: Warehouse Associate – Overnights, Warehouse Clerks – Overnights and Warehouse Management Trainees.
Interested individuals should pre-register online at uline.jobs/kenosha to secure an interview. Please note that registration is strongly encouraged to secure an interview, but walk-ins are welcome. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted to confirm their interview time. For more information, positions and job requirements are listed at www.uline.jobs/kenosha.
