Distribution Clerk

Distribution ClerkTitle: Distribution ClerkReports To or Hiring Manager: Ojas PatelDepartment: Shipping/LoadingShift: Monday- Friday | 7:30AM- 4:00PMGrade Level: 5Employment Type: Full Time Non-ExemptLocation: Litchfield Park, AZDescriptionAbout Williams-Sonoma DC - Litchfield Park, AZSince 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 OverviewBy 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 Chain14.5M 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 MississippiSutter 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 furnitureTransportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and TurkeyJob Summary: Distribution Clerk is responsible for meeting and maintaining company service standards in a team environment including Monogram and Non-Monogram orders.The Distribution Clerk position is located in Litchfield Park, AZ.You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will...Prepare outbound (OB) shipment documentations per the Load PlanCreate and Maintain the Shipping Map of all planned outbound (OB) shipmentsCoordinate with Shipping and Dock Leads on trailer closure deadlines, system updates, and carton/inventory invoicingPartner with the Yard Dispatch on trailer moves, requests and resolving issuesMaintain daily the WorldShip processing area to include creating UPS shipments, recording tracking information, and relaying the information to the appropriate partiesRepackage/process damages and dispositions to designated areasResearch the exceptions cartons in Personal Knowledge Management System (PKMS) and disposition appropriately by company guidelinesCreate shipments for the Stock Withdrawals and other Corporate Requests as neededServe as a "back-up" person when needed on the Shipping Mezzanine for the Sorter Operators and/or line jammingCheck out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….High School Diploma or EquivalentAt least 6 months warehouse/distribution setting with similar responsibilitiesMust be a self-starter and a team playerHave working knowledge of Excel and OutlookAble to work flexible scheduleAble to read and match numbersAble to work effectively in a fast-paced environmentAble to train new associates in the departments processes and procedures during high volume periodsAvailable to work in various departments and buildings as neededFocus on maintaining a safe working environment at all timesPerform other warehouse duties as assignedWe prefer some of these qualities as well….At least 1-year experience in a warehouse/distribution setting with similar responsibilitiesHave working knowledge of Pick Ticket Management System (PKMS) and Crystal reportingReview these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/laddersAble to lift up to 65lbsComfortable walking/standing 90% of the dayOur company benefits are second to none in the industry….Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid 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 InsuranceFor more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.comTo learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required)EOE