Giant warehouse opens in Naples: 7 photos and fun facts

Mark H. Bickel and Jonah Hinebaugh, Fort Myers News-Press
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Uline refers to itself as North America’s leading shipping industrial and packaging materials distributor. As of April 17 the company has a Florida-based warehouse located in Naples located at 3830 Uline Drive (north of Interstate 75 and east of Collier Boulevard).

During a recent tour of the facilty, Naples Daily News visual journalist Jonah Hinebaugh went on a tour and was able to capture what the inside of the distribution center looks like with a video and in photographs.

Here are 7 things to know about Uline's Naples facility:

1-In square feet, how big is Uline's warehouse in Naples?

The building is 915,750 square feet. This puts it in the Top-10 for biggest warehouses in Southwest Florida.

Employees stretch before their shift at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Employees stretch before their shift at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

2-How long is Uline's warehouse in Naples?

It's 1,980 yards long, which is longer than one mile (1,760 yards and equivilent to 16 1/2 football fields.

Boxes are stackedon shelves at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Boxes are stackedon shelves at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

3-How many items are inside Uline's warehouse in Naples?

More than 40,000 items are stocked on miles of warehouse shelves.

An employee reaches for supplies on a shelf at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
An employee reaches for supplies on a shelf at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

4-What kind of equipment is inside Uline's warehouse in Naples

Equipment inside includes conveyors, pickers and reach trucks preparing products for order fulfillme.

Employees begin moving pallets at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Employees begin moving pallets at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

5-How many distribution locations does Uline have in North America?

The Naples warehouse is Uline's 13th branch location in North America.

Employees pack boxes for shipping at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Employees pack boxes for shipping at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

6-How many employees does Uline have?

More 9,000 employees across 13 branch locations and 14 sales offices. The company's headquarters are in Wisconsin.

A break room snack area is shown at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
A break room snack area is shown at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

7-How many people work at the Uline facility in Naples?

The Naples branch will have 200 employees when fully staffed, and while many roles have been filled, there are still opportunities for qualified candidates to join Uline. Interested candidates can browse available positions and job requirements at www.uline.jobs/florida

Employees sort through boxes for packing at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Employees sort through boxes for packing at the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

What they are saying about the new Uline branch in Naples

“We’re excited to begin serving our customers and establishing our presence in the area,” said Naples Branch Manager, Brad Heisner. “Uline’s new warehouse will provide a much-needed sense of stability to the community and continue to support businesses across the state.”

A graphic celebrates the opening of the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
A graphic celebrates the opening of the Uline warehouse in Naples on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Uline warehouse in Naples is almost one million square feet