KENOSHA, WIS. – Uline, North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, is supporting the development of its Warehouse employees in Kenosha County with an English as a Second Language (ESL) pilot program.
The 8-week elective program offers weekly opportunities for Uline Warehouse employees to build their confidence and become more proficient at and comfortable speaking English. Classes are open to night shift Warehouse employees and include a weekly two-hour session for those interested in enhancing their classroom learning. Beyond the classroom, warehouse employees can continue their learning through Rosetta Stone subscriptions. Some warehouse managers are using the service to learn Spanish.
“As our business grows and we seek bilingual employees for our Warehouse and Customer Service teams, we’re committed to providing the ongoing learning and support needed to ensure everyone feels welcome, can effectively communicate, and ultimately advance in their career,” commented VP of Branch Operations Travis Szwast. “It is our hope that all our employees can learn and grow together as our Spanish-speaking coworkers establish themselves with our company.”
Some of the employees participating in the program relocated to the area from Mexico and Colombia, where many completed their education in Spanish and worked in fields such as healthcare, engineering, accounting and business. Since moving to the United States, these Uline employees are now navigating the professional world in a different language, and learning English will help employees grow both personally and professionally in this new environment.
“The enthusiasm for this opportunity is great to see, and the engagement in the program is high. Classes are scheduled in an 8-week cycle, and employees continue to show up, indicating the value of this opportunity,” said Sr. Director of Redistribution Wade Goff, “We are doing everything we can to support their conversational skills, and it’s exciting to hear the progress so far.”
The ESL program at Uline demonstrates the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and integrate into a new professional environment.
Recognized by employees on Forbes Annual List of America’s Best Top Employers, Uline stands out as a stable employer with competitive pay, industry leading benefits, including the ESL Program, and opportunities for growth and career advancement.
For those looking to join the growing Uline team, Uline is looking to grow their talented team of bilingual employees by hosting a warehouse hiring event in October.
Wisconsin Distribution Center Warehouse Hiring Event
Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Location: WI Distribution Center: 12657 Uline Way Kenosha WI 53144
- Positions (English and Spanish):
- Warehouse Associate Days & Nights
- Warehouse Clerk – Nights
- Pay:
- Days – Starting from $25/hr
- Nights – starting from $29/hr (includes $4 shift differential)
Applicants can register for an interview on the hiring event page. Pre-registration is strongly preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
About Uline: Uline, a family-owned business since 1980, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials. With over 9,000 employees across 13 branch locations and 15 sales offices, Uline delivers unparalleled customer service, quality products and same-day shipping of our huge in-stock inventory. For more information, visit uline.jobs.
