Forklift Operator

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment at a leading home furnishings retailer as a Forklift Operator. This role offers the opportunity to work in various areas of the operation, utilizing your skills in safely operating material handling equipment. With a commitment to employee development and a people-first culture, this innovative company provides a supportive environment where you can grow and advance your career. Enjoy generous benefits, including discounts on products and comprehensive health coverage, while playing a vital role in the supply chain of beloved brands. If you have a passion for logistics and a drive for excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous product discounts

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Time Off to Volunteer

Matching Gifts Community Service Program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with Forklift and RF scanner.
• Knowledge of WMOS or PkMS for inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate material handling equipment including Forklifts.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas as per OSHA standards.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Radio Frequency (RF) Scanner

Warehouse Management Systems (WMOS)

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Reach Lifts

Pacers

Job description

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

In 2024, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work and Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity, honors which reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• 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, including:
• 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 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, including pulling product from the reserves as well as product to the pick mods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment to include Reach Lifts, Pacers, or Sit-Down
• Perform forklift put away, picking, and running
• Operate on-board computer with Radio Frequency (RF) scanner
• Keep work areas safe and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Reach Lifts or Pacers
• Must possess the ability to operate on-board computer with Radio Frequency (RF) scanner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Furniture warehouse experience

Physical Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• 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.