Forklift Driver

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 Forklift Driver position is located in Dania Beach, FL.  
  
You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will....  

• Work with leadership to ensure the completion of all (Manual and On-Task) tasks by end of each day  

• Complete daily pick for the Hub with the use of our inventory management system  

• Utilizing the orders to understand where items need to be moved – may or may not include power equipment  

• Utilizing the warehouse system to maintain and uphold inventory accuracy  

• Ensuring the completion of all staging/sweeping tasks using power equipment  

• Loads and unloads, stacks, and stages products utilizing multiple types of power equipment  

• Ensure organization and housekeeping of aisles and surroundings daily  

• Promote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture throughout the company to help avoid unsafe or hazardous working conditions  

• Other duties as instructed  

  

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 

• At least 6 months experience with RF scanners  

• At least 1 year experience forklift driving  

• This is an onsite and in office role 

• Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary  

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)  

• Ability to learn warehouse management system functions (PKMS)  

• Ability to read and verify locations and SKU numbers  

• Willing and able to be cross trained and certified to operate any or all WSI DDC equipment: Reach Tracker, Pacers, Swing Reach, Order Picker/TT, Motorized Pallet Jack  

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner  

• Flexible to work overtime as required  

  

We prefer some of these qualities as well….  

• Knowledge in operating the following: MHE's – Swing Reach, Reach Truck, & Order Picker  

  

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

• Comfortable walking/standing 100% of the day  

• Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders  

• Able to lift up to 75lbs  

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
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)

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