Full Time Distribution Center- Material Handler

Material HandlerTitle: Material HandlerReports To or Hiring Manager: Alexis RodriguezShift: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pmGrade Level: 4Employment Type: Full Time Non-ExemptLocation: Lakeland, FLWilliams-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: Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. 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 TurkeyThe Material Handler works with Hub operations management, leads, and team to ensure accurate receipt, audit, record keeping, training and inventory integrity throughout the receiving, picking, and put-away process. The Material Handler position is located in Lakeland, FL.Utilize warehouse management system for putaway and picking transactionsEffectively utilize MHE to complete receiving and picking functionsConduct dock searches for cartons as neededMust be able to systemically account for all cartons that are moved in assigned areasWork with lead to prioritize any hot ordersPhysically and systemically load/unload trailers using RF equipmentWarehouse management system receiving and labeling of inbound product, including verification of overages, shortages, and damaged product versus inbound paperwork for shipmentsDaily put away duties to include putting away of product on all types of MHE and loading of product to trailers as neededPicking and putaway of product from crossdock trailers and racksVerify product is on correct lanesInspect all merchandise for damages and count discrepanciesSafely and efficiently operate material handling tools and equipmentKeep work area safe, organized and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements dailyOther duties as deemed necessaryCheck out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates…High School Diploma or EquivalentThis is an onsite and in office roleExcellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessaryStrong communication skills (verbal and written)Ability to multitask and be extremely detailed while performing all tasksAbility to do basic math – addition, multiplication, subtraction and divisionAbility to learn warehouse management system functions (PKMS)Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learnerFlexible to work overtime as requiredWe prefer some of these qualities as well…Bilingual is a plus – English/SpanishExperience with material handling equipment a plusFamiliar with RF Handheld Scanner preferredReview 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 accommodationAbility to sit or stand for long periods of timeMust be able to use a computer and RF scanner for long periods of timeOur company benefits are second to none in the industry…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 offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.comTo learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (