General Maintenance Technician

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, a leading home furnishings retailer, is looking for a General Maintenance Technician at its Tracy distribution center. This position involves general housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and ensuring a safe working environment, with opportunities for skills development and career advancement. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and be mechanically inclined.

Benefits

Generous discount on Williams-Sonoma products

401(k) plan and investment opportunities

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits, including dental and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined with basic repair skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance on warehouse equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment with maintenance staff.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Ability to fix basic repairs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About Williams-Sonoma DC

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 General Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing support for general housekeeping of restrooms, breakrooms, facility maintenance, and preventative maintenance of fire extinguishers, dock doors, dock levelers, and other miscellaneous general warehouse equipment.

The General Maintenance Technician position is located in Tracy, CA.

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

• Provide support for general housekeeping/cleaning of restrooms, break rooms, and facilities
• Shuttle pallets, clear end caps, recycle area support with cardboard/trash
• Run the floor scrubber
• Provide preventative maintenance of fire extinguishers, dock doors, and other general warehouse equipment
• Work with maintenance staff to maintain a safe and functional work environment
• Operate material handling equipment

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Ability to fix basic repairs throughout the facility
• Performing other duties as assigned

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
• Able to work at heights and unusual positions
• Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and work around moving equipment – often while working in uncomfortable positions
• Dexterity in the eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching holding, grasping) and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
• Occasionally exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Comfortable with walking/standing 100% 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 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)

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