Summary
Title: Material Handler
Job ID: 32865224178
Date Posted: Jul 17, 2026
Location: Denver, CO
Salary: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
Position Details
Reports To: Chelsea Mickelson
Department: 3248 (Supply Chain)
Shift: Tuesday-Saturday; 7:00am-3:30pm & Tuesday-Saturday; 10:00am-6:30pm
Employment Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Grade Level: 4
Description
Since its founding in 1956, Williams‑Sonoma has grown into one of the largest retailers, offering best‑known brands in home furnishings. Our Denver distribution center supports a dynamic, fast‑paced supply chain network. The Material Handler works with hub operations management, leads and team to ensure accurate receipt, audit, record‑keeping, training and inventory integrity throughout the receiving, picking, and put‑away process.
Company Overview
- Over 4,000 full‑time associates across the supply chain.
- 14.5 million square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US; includes large package/furniture distribution centers in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey (9.2 million sq ft) and additional 1.2 million sq ft final‑mile hubs.
- Small package eCommerce centers in Mississippi and Arizona (3.2 million sq ft), with over 1,000 full‑time associates.
- Sutter Street manufacturing factories in North Carolina and Mississippi (1,400 full‑time employees).
- Transportation department overseeing ocean, air, truck, and rail (30+ professionals).
- 700 associates in sourcing offices across 10 countries.
Core Responsibilities
- Utilize warehouse management system for putaway and picking transactions.
- Operate material handling equipment to complete receiving and picking functions.
- Conduct dock searches for cartons as needed and account for all cartons moved.
- Prioritize hot orders with lead.
- Load/unload trailers using RF equipment.
- Receive, label, and verify inbound product, including overages, shortages, and damaged items.
- Perform daily put‑away duties using all types of MHE and loading product onto trailers.
- Pick and putaway product from cross‑dock trailers and racks and verify correct lanes.
- Inspect merchandise for damages and discrepancies.
- Operate material handling tools and equipment safely.
- Maintain clean, organized work area in compliance with OSHA and general warehousing practices.
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Onsite, in‑office role.
- Excellent attendance and willingness to perform all duties.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and be detail oriented.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to learn the warehouse management system (PKMS).
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and fast learning.
- Flexible to work overtime as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Experience with material handling equipment.
- Familiarity with RF handheld scanner.
Physical Requirements
- Continuous physical exertion: walking, bending, lifting, standing, climbing; must lift 65 pounds minimum.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Use computer and RF scanner for long periods.
Benefits
- Generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma 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, dental, and vision insurance (including same‑sex domestic partner benefits, legal & identity protection plans and pet insurance).
- Additional benefits available on MyWSIBenefits.com.
- Information about supply‑chain culture and events available at shorturl.at/R3OAX.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds.