Warehouse Lead

The Warehouse Lead position is located in Columbus, OH.

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

• Train, direct, and lead a team of associates to achieve operational goals.
• Work cooperatively with internal and external business partners and customers in accordance with the Company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment by communicating safety topics, conducting audits, and promoting awareness in all tasks.
• Track productivity, coordinate team assignments and prioritize/control the workflow through floor presence to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Assist in leading daily start-up meetings, help communicate daily/weekly/goals, and share successes, opportunities for improvement and best practices with the team.
• Share business information with teammates through floor presence, suggest improvements to current techniques.
• Works cooperatively and harmoniously with supervisor, co-workers, and others.
• Establish and promote challenging work ethics through teamwork and collaboration with associates.
• Research and resolve issues, provide feedback on productivity and quality related performance to teammates, peers, and manager by using departmental resources.
• Assist Manager with planning and implementation or departmental standards and goals.
• Safely and efficiently operate material handling tools and equipment.
• Keep work area safe, organized, and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements daily.
• Utilize Williams-Sonoma’s Mission, Vision, and Values to govern daily activities while maintaining required accuracy percentages, productivity (if required), and quality standards.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

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

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in distribution, manufacturing, or retail environment. In lieu of distribution, manufacturing or retail environment experience, 5 years of progressive work experience
• This is an onsite and in office role
• Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary.
• 6 months previous forklift driving experience.
• 12 months experience with warehouse management systems
• Excellent warehouse management system knowledge including handheld, truck mount and desktop.
• MS Office Proficient: Outlook, Word, and Excel – Advanced Skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary (English)
• Strong decision making, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, be a collaborator, and possess research skills.
• Cheerful outlook, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be an adaptive person.
• Flexible to work overtime as required.

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Bilingual is a plus – English/Spanish

Review 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 accommodation.
• Able to use a computer for an extended period of time.

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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