Distribution Clerk

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. 

• 14.5M 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 and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees 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

The Distribution Clerks works with operations management, leads, and team to ensure accurate processing, inspection, disposition, and packaging to meet the service level expectations of internal and external customers 

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will.... 

• Run and consult systems databases to identify the cartons needed for hub outbound deliveries 

• Identify via audit exceptions to designated outbound lanes 

• Build, open and inspect units flagged for further action, as directed via the assembly instructions 

• Conduct dock searches for cartons as needed, and remove straps and vendor pallets 

• Daily analysis of hub inventory variances and upkeep of inventory and outbound reports 

• Running daily reports for hub records 

• Execute basic waving functions as needed 

• Locate, receive, and task cartons 

• 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 

 
Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates…. 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 

• At least 6 months experience with RF scanners 

• This is an onsite and in office role 

• Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary 

• Willing and able to be cross trained and certified to operate any or all equipment: Reach Tracker, Pacers, Swing Reach, Order Picker/TT, Motorized Pallet Jack 

• Excellent Warehouse Management System knowledge including handheld, truck mount and desktop 

• Microsoft Office Proficient: Outlook, Word, and Excel (Basic) 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary 

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner 

• Flexible to work overtime as required 

 
We prefer some of these qualities as well…. 

• Bilingual is a plus – English/Spanish 

 
Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role…. 

• Job requires continuous physical exertion – walking, bending, lifting, standing, climbing

• must be able to lift 65 pounds minimum with or without accommodation 

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• 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 Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit  MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit:  (Login credentials may be required)

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