Forklift Driver/Clerk

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand product discount

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health benefits

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator / Clerk for our Dayton, NJ Distribution Center. The role supports daily warehouse operations through forklift operation, documentation, reporting, and OS&D processing.

The candidate will multitask in a fast-paced environment, maintain safety, and work closely with internal teams. Onsite role with opportunity to contribute across receiving, picking, and load planning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6+ months experience with RF scanners preferred.
• 1+ year forklift driving experience with Swing Reach/Order Picker.
• Onsite role in Dayton, NJ distribution center.
• Basic Microsoft Excel & Outlook knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to support daily warehouse tasks.
• Maintain accurate warehouse documentation and data entry.
• Prepare and review load closures; process OS&D items.
• Communicate with internal teams via phone and email.
• Contribute to safety initiatives and team cooperation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Swing Reach forklift

Order Picker

Job description

Shift: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm-8:30pm; Saturday 10:00am-6:30pm

Pay: $18.00/hr

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Supply Chain is hiring a Forklift Operator / Clerk for our Dayton, NJ Distribution Center.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who has warehouse experience, forklift experience, and strong attention to detail.

In this position, you will support daily warehouse operations through forklift operation, warehouse documentation, reporting, load closures, OS&D processing, and communication with internal teams.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced distribution center environment, can multitask, and is willing to jump in where needed to help the team.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will:

• Ability to multitask and be detailed on all written and verbal communications/documentation.
• Executing standard operating procedures to process overages, shortages & damages (OS&D’s), perform load closures, data entry, and pulling reports.
• Coverage on load-planning/receiving/picking when necessary.
• Assist with daily task reconciliation and research on invalid cases.
• Prepare pick sheets for the team to complete.
• Take ownership of warehouse functions; ensuring processes are completed correctly.
• Effectively communicating via phone and email to internal and external personnel.
• Promote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture throughout the company to help avoid unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
• 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 6 months of experience with RF scanners.
• At least 1 year of forklift driving experience with Swing Reach, Reach Truck, & Order Picker.
• This is an onsite and in office role.
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Outlook.
• AS400 Warehouse Management system knowledge.
• Organized, detailed, and capable of multi-tasking.
• Excellent attendance, and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary.
• Availability of working a full-time schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Positive attitude, good work ethic, and strong communication skills.

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 75lbs.
• Comfortable walking/standing 90% of the day.
• Comfortable elevating on an Order Picker (OP) and Swing Reach (SW) up to 35ft.

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