Forklift Driver
Williams-Sonoma
- South Brunswick, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
- 15.1M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
- Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
- Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi, Arizona, and Tennessee totaling 3.9M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi and Tennessee
- Manufacturing facilities located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling 861k square feet with over 1,500 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million - $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture3 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi with over 1,400 FTE’s producing approximately $900 million to $1 Billion in sales of Upholstered furniture
- Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
- 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey
- Utilize Hub system for put away and picking transactions.
- Effectively utilize MHE and/or PITs to complete receiving and picking functions
- Conduct dock searches for cartons as needed
- Must be able to systemically account for all cartons that are moved in assigned areas
- Work with lead to prioritize any hot orders
- Physically and systemically load/unload trailers using lift and RF equipment
- PKMS receiving and labeling of inbound product, including verification of OS&D's versus inbound paperwork for shipments
- Daily put away duties to include putting away of product on all types of MHE and loading of product to trailers as needed
- Picking and put away of product from cross dock trailers and racks
- Verify product is on correct lanes
- Inspect all merchandise for damages and count discrepancies
- Safely and efficiently operate material handling tools and equipment
- Keep work area safe, organized and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements daily
- Utilize Williams-Sonoma’s Mission, Vision, and Values to govern daily activities while maintaining required accuracy percentages, productivity (if required), and quality standards
- Other duties as deemed necessary
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 6 months experience with RF scanners
- Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to learn warehouse management system functions (PKMS)
- Ability to read and verify locations and SKU numbers
- Willing and able to be cross trained and certified to operate any or all WSI DDC equipment: Reach Tracker, Pacers, Swing Reach, Order Picker/TT, Motorized Pallet Jack
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner
- Flexible to work overtime as required
- Knowledge in operating the following: MHE's – Swing Reach, Reach Truck, & Order Picker.
- Job requires continuous physical exertion – walking, bending, lifting, standing, climbing – must be able to lift 65 pounds minimum with or without accommodation
- Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
- 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holiday (in some locations)
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
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