Forklift Operator

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the home furnishings retail industry is seeking a Forklift Operator in City of Industry, CA. You will be responsible for operating material handling equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining productivity standards in a fast-paced environment. The position offers growth opportunities and a competitive compensation package, along with strong company benefits.

Benefits

Generous discount on all brand products

401(k) plan and investment opportunities

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits including dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of forklift experience.
• Knowledge of WMOS or PkMS systems.
• Ability to operate RF scanners.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various material handling equipment.
• Perform tasks related to put away and picking.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Radio Frequency (RF) Scanner

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management for Open Systems (WMOS)

Pick Ticket Management System (PkMS)

Job description

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About Williams-Sonoma DC - City Of Industry, CA

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 Forklift Operator will work in multiple areas of the operation and perform a variety of tasks. This position will be working on pulling product from the reserves as well as product to the pick mods.

The Forklift Operator position is located in City of Industry, CA.

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

• Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment to include Reach Lifts, Order Pickers, Turret Trucks (Swing Arm), Pacers, or Sit-Down
• Perform forklift put away, picking, and running
• Operate on-board computer with Radio Frequency (RF) scanner
• Keep work area safe and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements
• 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 1 year of experience with Forklift and Radio Frequency (RF) scanner
• Warehouse Management for Open Systems (WMOS) or Extensive Pick Ticket Management System (PkMS) knowledge of operational flow for inventory research on demand
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE) experience with Order Picker, Reach Lifts, Pacers, or 537
• Must possess the ability to operate on-board computer with Radio Frequency (RF) scanner
  
  

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Furniture warehouse experience
  
  

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

• Ability to bend, reach, squat, lift, push or pull up to 70 lbs throughout the day
• Comfortable walking/standing throughout 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

At this time, we are not accepting referrals from third party recruiting agencies for this position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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