Uline reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,542 total reviews)
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74% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Uline has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,542 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Uline employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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3.0
Aug 27, 2016

Great pay that comes at a price

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Pros

The pay at Uline is pretty good. You can tell that they make an effort to match or exceed national and state salary averages. The benefits are OK. Several perks for those who work at the corporate location, i.e. free massages once in a while, great on-site gym, and on-site cafeteria for breakfast and lunch. The bonuses are also very, very generous. Overall, fairly lucrative.

Cons

However, all of these perks come at a price. They are very strict in how they want things done and how they want their employees to appear. There is a very strict dress code in place that prohibits women from wearing pants M-TH unless they wear a full pant suit. Only on Fridays are slacks and a blouse/sweater acceptable. In addition to that, women are required to wear tights/hose from October until May while wearing skirts and dresses. This rule is enforced across the board, even in hotter climates. They monitor their employees to ensure that the dress code is being adhered to, and if employees don't, then they get written up and have to have a meeting with their manager in order to address it. Due to rather vague wording in the handbook, the interpretation of what is acceptable and unacceptable is left to the discretion of those monitoring (anonomously), thus rendering it a rather subjective procedure. It is somewhat uncommon that an employee goes without being written up at least once. This makes for a certain undertone of unease and the feeling of walking on egg shells from day to day. The branches have their own array of similar, big brother-esque rules. If you are the type of person that thrives in a highly structured and rigid environment, then you would do well at Uline. But if you are more free-spirited, creative, or dislike rules for rules sake, then you will not do well at Uline. Those apt to proposing procedural changes will also find it difficult to adjust to working at Uline. If change does come, then it comes arduously and slowly. It is also not uncommon to find instances of favoritism. Those who find themselves in that lucky group are more likely to ascend to higher positions than their peers.

5.0
Aug 24, 2016

Constant Growth and Success!

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Uline as a company has experienced sales growth year after year after year. It is a work environment that people who are motivated can excel in. There is little down time, but this allows for fast paced environment that causes the day to pass by quickly. It is a company of constant feedback. I always know exactly where I am at, how I am doing, where I am going, and what I can do to improve or maintain. Is there a dress code? Yes. Have I ever had a job where there isn't a dress code? No. Am I willing to sacrifice a great career with possibilities for growth, personal development, and place to take care of my family over a dress code? No. There is great compensation, including bonuses, and they are constantly looking to reinvest in their employees, even in the little things. There is always something going on that involves food, but they back it up by having a great gym that employees can use for free. The people I work with are all driven towards success, and wonderful people to work with. They make it worth headed to work everyday, even on those days when I don't want to go, just because it is work. The facilities are gorgeous and well taken care of. I never feel like I am in a dirty place, and always take pride in how clean everything inside and outside the building is. The vacation time is extraordinary. I have friend's parents who have worked for companies for 20+ years that say I had more vacation time starting off than they currently do.

Cons

Sometimes it is really cold in the office, even when it is really hot outside. It is necessary to wear a jacket indoors at times. The cubicle guidelines can be a little strict, in comparison to other companies. BUT I have a picture of my family, and other trinkets that I have out. Ultimately the same question applies to my dress code statement. Am I willing to sacrifice a great career over this? No.

5.0
Aug 22, 2016

Best Kept Secret

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Pros

High performing culture. Working with top talent. Proven business model. Focus on always doing right by the customer- WORLD CLASS.

Cons

Some see regimented processes as a negative. They are in place for a reason! Continue to support proven model and introduce change slowly. Don't sabotage success!

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