Merchandise Processor(s) - Fabric Picking

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator- Fabric Picking in Claremont, NC. You will manage fabric rolls, weigh packages, and use scanners to track inventory while supporting a fast-paced distribution center.

Responsibilities include receiving, palletizing, unloading, and picking fabric per schedule, with RF scanning and computer use to locate materials. Prior experience with order picking and safety is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year forklift/order picker driving experience
• Ability to lift rolls weighing approximately 75 lbs. or more
• Able to work on order picker more than 20 ft in the air
• Experience with scanning and tracking inventory using handheld devices
• Comfort with using computers to look up locations for material

Responsibilities

• Receive and split fabric rolls.
• Weigh fabric rolls and use the system weight multiplier.
• Work with Hand Scanners for tracking and moving inventory.
• Palletize fabric rolls and label accurately using printed labels.
• Unload material from vendor trucks and containers.
• Pick fabric on demand by schedule.
• Put away fabric by location using RF hand scanners.
• Utilize computers to look up locations for material.

Skills

Forklift driving

Order picker

Computer literacy

Multi-tasking

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand scanners

RF scanners

Job description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Claremont, NC

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

This position is responsible for fabric picking and proper handling of fabric to support the team.

Forklift Operator- Fabric Picking Claremont, NC

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

• Receive and split fabric rolls.
• Properly weigh fabric rolls and use the system weight multiplier.
• Work with Hand Scanners for tracking and moving inventory.
• Palletize fabric rolls and label accurately utilizing printed labels.
• Unload material from vendor trucks and containers.
• Pick fabric on demand by schedule.
• Put away fabric by location using RF hand scanners.
• Utilizing computers to look up locations for material.

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

• At least 1 year forklift/order picker driving experience - Stand Up, Sit Down Forklift, Reach, Order picker experienced.
• Ability to frequently lift rolls weighing approximately 75 lbs. or more.
• Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Ability to muti-task.
• Computer experience.
• Able to work on Order picker more than 20ft in the air.

We prefer some of these qualities as well...

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Good communication skills – oral and written.
• Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-management skills including ability to work independently with little supervision.

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

• Ability to frequently lift rolls weighing approximately 75 lbs. or more.
• Ability to bend and twist.
• Ability to work on your feet the entire shift.

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