Facilities Maintenance Tech (Weekend)

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 selected individual will work as a maintenance technician on the weekend shift at Sutter Street in Booneville.  This maintenance technician will be responsible for safely completing overall scheduled preventative maintenance and  timely repairs to equipment and facility as needed in a timely manner assist and enhance/support the stated objectives of the overall operation.

The Facilities Maintenance Tech (Weekend) 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 adhere to the Personal Protective Equipment standards of the company 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.
• Monitor, maintain, and perform minor repairs, maintenance, and improvements.
• Accurately track and store the departments' inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment.
• Supporting continuous improvement within all departments. 
• Ability to drive (PIT) Powered Industrial Trucks inclusive of people movers and forklifts.
  • Will be required to take WSI certification and pass.
• Assess and resolve a wide array of maintenance issues on-site.
  • Sewing machine repair and maintenance
  • Cutter repair and maintenance
  • Conveyor repair
  • Electrical Knowledge
  • Lighting both interior and exterior
  • Maintain all rack and guard railing.
  • Plumbing
  • Welding
  • Carpentry
  • Pneumatic system
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks using tools and equipment.
• Perform battery changes and preventive maintenance on batteries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. 
• At least 3 years of experience in maintenance experience in a fast-paced environment. 
• Read, interpret, and implement work orders.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, written, and in an e-mail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Safety minded in all work performed. 
• Ability to problem solve/troubleshoot and understand resources to accomplish tasks.
• Capable of gathering needed materials to complete repairs/work orders.

We prefer some of these qualities as well…. 

• At least 5 year's experience in maintenance at furniture manufacturing facility. 
• Sewing machine maintenance experience. 
• Degree in electrical or industrial maintenance field. 
• Welding certification. 

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

• Repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lifting parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet ( foot pedals ) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
• Working conditions may include small include smalls spaces, dust, fume/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours, and wet or uneven surfaces.

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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