Frame Builder (Weekday)

Frame Builder (Weekday)

Title: Frame Builder (Weekday)

Location: Booneville, MS

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

Employment Type: Full Time Non-Exempt

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Booneville, 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.

14.5M 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 operator will assemble pre-cut wood parts into assembled frames per the specifications and Standard Operating Procedures for use on the upholstery lines, at a pace sufficient to achieve stated productivity requirements.

The Frame Builder (Weekday) position is located in Booneville, MS.

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

• Practice safe work practices and demonstrate safe work habits to the workforce and throughout the facility.
• Always adhere to the policies of Williams-Sonoma while performing any duties as assigned with a positive attitude and willing spirit to assist others in the department, facility, and the organization. Always acting with professional courtesy and the highest integrity.
• The associate will obtain pre-constructed frame parts by pushing, pulling, and lifting onto workstation.
• The operator will assemble the frame parts assuring they are square and level, with correct parts oriented to the correct direction and all parts flush to the outside of the frame using a hammer and nails, staples, and appropriate glue per Sutter Street's frame Standard Operating Procedures.
• The associate will assure all parts are ground level to result in as flush an outside edge as possible and that no staples are on the outside of the frame, while maintaining a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
• Assemble frames that meet the expected quality requirements of Sutter Street Manufacturing at a sufficient pace to meet or exceed the stated productivity requirements of a minimum of 6 pieces per hour with a goal of 8 pieces per hour.

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

• At least 1 year of frame building experience in the production of upper-end upholstered furniture.
• This is an onsite and in office role.
• The associate needs to be able to pay attention to detail, can work with their hands, and have experience in reading and understanding production tickets.
• Ability to interpret simple instructions commonly placed in a production manual and the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Must have good communication skills both oral and written as well as the ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Demonstrate the ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-management skills including ability to work independently with little supervision.

We prefer some of these qualities as well.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3 years' experience building frames in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to speak English and understand Spanish.

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

• Ability to frequently lift frames weighing 50 -60lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for 10-hour periods and bend and twist at waist and knees as required to build frames.
• Ability to bend and twist as required to assemble frames.

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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