Distribution Clerk

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma brands

Health benefits (medical, dental, etc)

401(k) plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer time off

Matching gifts

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is hiring a Distribution Center Clerk in Arlington, TX. This onsite role requires experience with RF scanners and a solid understanding of Warehouse Management Systems. You will handle returns, verify items, capture photos of discrepancies, and complete inventory transactions daily.

You will operate material handling equipment, maintain a safe work area, and support documentation and reporting efforts. Strong communication and bilingual English/Spanish are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 6 months’ experience with RF scanners.
• This is an onsite and in office role.
• Willing and able to be cross trained and certified to operate Reach Tracker, Pacers, Swing Reach, Order Picker/TT, Motorized Pallet Jack.
• Excellent Warehouse Management System knowledge including handheld and desktop.
• Microsoft Office Proficient: Outlook, Word, and Excel (Basic), Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receive returned furniture and match items to manifest, carton/LPN numbers, labels, and system records.
• Inspect furniture for damage, missing parts, packaging concerns, and discrepancies prior to dispositioning.
• Take clear photos of inconsistencies/damaged areas.
• Submit photos to the photo team for review, linking them to the correct item.
• Review photo team feedback and update item information, condition, labels, or disposition as directed.
• Retake and resubmit photos when requested.
• Complete authorized system transactions and update inventory records.
• Package, label, secure, and stage furniture for its approved destination.
• Follow safe lifting procedures, maintain a clean, organized work area throughout the shift.
• Conduct dock searches for cartons as needed, and removes straps and vendor pallets
• Run daily returns reports
• Safely and efficiently operate material handling tools and equipment
• Keep the work area clean and organized and follow safe lifting while staying compliant is OSHA guidelines
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/Teams)

Job description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Arlington, TX

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, operations, customer service, procurement, safety, analytics, inventory, risk management, maintenance, personalization, loss prevention, 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.

• 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 Distribution Center Clerkposition is located in Arlington, TX.

You'llbe excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Receive returned furniture and match items to manifest, carton/LPN numbers, labels, and system records.
• Inspect furniture for damage, missing parts, packaging concerns, and discrepancies prior to dispositioning.
• Take clear photos of inconsistencies/damaged areas.
• Submit photos to the photo team for review, linking them to the correct item.
• Review photo team feedback and update item information, condition, labels, or disposition as directed.
• Retake and resubmit photos when requested.
• Complete authorized system transactions and update inventory records.
• Package, label, secure, and stage furniture for its approved destination.
• Follow safe lifting procedures, maintain a clean, organized work area throughout the shift.
• Conduct dock searches for cartons as needed, and removes straps and vendor pallets
• Run daily returns reports
• Safely and efficiently operate material handling tools and equipment
• Keep the work area clean and organized and follow safe lifting while staying compliant is OSHA guidelines
• Perform 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 6 months’ experience with RF scanners
• This is an onsite and in office role
• Willing and able to be cross trained and certified to operate any or allequipment: Reach Tracker, Pacers, Swing Reach, Order Picker/TT, Motorized Pallet Jack
• Excellent Warehouse Management Systemknowledge including handheld and desktop
• Microsoft Office Proficient: Outlook, Word, and Excel (Basic), Teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Bilingual– English/Spanish

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

• Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders
• Able to lift up to 65 lbs
• Comfortable walking/standing 90% of the day

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)

EOE

EOE (Required for all postings)