Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Title: Warehouse Associate

Reports To or Hiring Manager: Lindsay Cottick

Department: 4114 - HGA HUB

Shift: Monday - Friday | 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Grade Level: 4

Employment Type: Full Time Non-Exempt

Location: Braselton, GA

Description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Braselton, GA

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

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.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 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 Warehouse Associate position is located in Braselton, GA.

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

• Correctly stage customer orders in assigned loadout lanes.
• Communicate with leads to prioritize urgent ("hot") orders and assigned tasks.
• Confirm products are placed in the correct lanes and verify counts.
• Inspect merchandise for damage, defects, and quantity discrepancies.
• Wrapping furniture or staging boxes.
• Build, open, and inspect units flagged for additional attention per assembly instructions (as needed).
• Perform dock searches for cartons, and remove straps or vendor pallets as required.
• Safely operate material-handling tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA and warehouse standards.
• Follow Williams-Sonoma's Mission, Vision, and Values while meeting accuracy, productivity, and quality expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by NGA leadership.

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• This is an onsite and in office role
• Strong attendance record and willingness to support the team with any necessary tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to learn warehouse management systems (WMOS)
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and quick learner.
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed.

We prefer some of these qualities as well.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Prior experience operating material-handling equipment.
• Familiarity with RF handheld scanners.

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

• Continuous physical activity, including walking, bending, lifting, standing, and climbing; must be able to lift at least 60 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to use a computer and RF scanner for long periods if required.

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

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