Forklift

About Williams‑Sonoma DC – Olive Branch, MS 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 14.5 M square feet of small‑parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic U.S. 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 9.2 M square feet plus another 1.2 M square feet of standalone final‑mile furniture hubs. Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2 M 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 About the Role – Quality Assurance Forklift Driver – Pre‑Pack The Quality Assurance Forklift Driver is responsible for stocking put‑aways, Pull from Reserve (PFR), picking and stocking in the Split Case Modules (MODs), stocking multi‑high‑volume orders (401s) up on the shipping mezzanine and picking‑off of the pallet conveyor. What You’ll Be Excited About Be certified to operate the Raymond Brand Forklifts: Order Picker (OP), Reach Truck (RT) and Swing Reach (SW) Work at a pace that is consistent with departmental productivity and quality standards Use a hand‑held device perform scanning as well as looking up functions in Pick Ticket Management System (PKMS) Handle cartons, stock pallets and hand‑load‑off pallets into locations or bins Pick from reserves and/or Modules (MODs), process A‑Batches, and Put‑Aways Required Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent At least 1 year of forklift driving experience with an Order Picker (OP) and Reach Truck (RT) This is an onsite and in‑office role Working knowledge of Pick Ticket Management System (PKMS) Ability to read and match numbers to ensure accuracy when completing orders Ability to work as a team and treat others respectfully Availability to work overtime as required Flexibility to work alternate schedules during peak season and other high‑volume times Availability to work in various departments and buildings as needed Focusing on maintaining a safe working environment at all times Performing other warehouse duties as assigned Physical Requirements Ability to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Comfortable walking/standing 90 % of the day Comfortable elevating on an Order Picker (OP) up to 35 ft Benefits 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 offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required) EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Williams-Sonoma, Inc.