Forklift Driver

Williams-Sonoma; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma products

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc is seeking a Forklift Driver in Lakeland, FL to support our fast-paced supply chain. You will operate forklifts, assist with daily picks, and move items through the warehouse using our inventory system.

This onsite role requires reliable attendance, strong teamwork, and the ability to quickly learn the PKMS warehouse system. You will participate in safety initiatives and maintain accurate locations and SKU verification while supporting various equipment such as Reach, Swing

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily pick for the Hub using our inventory management system.
• Use orders to determine where items need to be moved; may involve power equipment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy within the warehouse system.
• Complete staging and sweeping tasks using power equipment.
• Load and unload, stack, and stage products with various power equipment.
• Keep aisles and surroundings organized and clean daily.
• Promote safety awareness and contribute to a safety culture across the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF scanners experience

Forklift driving

Communication skills

Learn PKMS

Read locations and SKU numbers

Cross-training

Safety culture

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

PKMS Warehouse Management System

Job description

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 Driverposition is located inLakeland, 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 least6 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 offers, 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