Order Picker Forklift Drivers

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health, dental and vision insurance

Volunteer time off

Holidays

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is hiring for an Order Picker/Forklift role at Braselton, GA. You will operate Order Picker, Reach Truck, Swing Reach, and Dock Stocker equipment to move and palletize goods in a fast-paced distribution center.

Responsibilities include scanning with handheld devices, using PKMS, and ensuring accurate order picking while maintaining safety and productivity. Onsite work with opportunities during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1+ year forklift experience with OP/RT/SW/DS.
• Onsite role in Braselton, GA.
• Basic RF Scanner troubleshooting knowledge.
• Able to read and match numbers for order accuracy.
• Good communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate Raymond Brand Forklifts: OP, RT, SW, DS.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Scan using handheld device and PKMS system.
• Handle cartons, palletize, and wrap pallets for shipment.

Skills

Order Picker forklift

Reach Truck

Swing Reach

Dock Stocker

Read numbers

Communication skills

LM rate adherence

Flexible schedules

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

WMOS

RF Scanner

Job description

Order Pickers and Reach Trucks.

1st Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 5:00am-1:30 PM + Benefits.

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Braselton, GA

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:

• 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 Driver position is located in Braselton, GA.

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

• Be certified to operate the Raymond Brand Forklifts: Order Picker (OP), Reach Truck (RT), and Swing Reach (SW) and Dock Stocker (DS).
• Work at a pace that is consistent with departmental productivity and quality standards.
• Use a hand-held device to perform scanning as well as looking up functions in Pick Ticket Management System (PKMS).
• Handle cartons, store pallets, and use shrink wrap to secure pallets.

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 1 year of forklift driving experience with an Order Picker (OP), Reach Truck (RT) and/or Swing Reach (SW) and Dock Stocker (DS).
• This is an onsite and in office role.
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting the Radio Frequency Scanner (RF Scanner).
• Able to read and match numbers to ensure accuracy when completing orders.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Must be able to meet/exceed Labor Management (LM) Rates on a weekly basis.
• Flexible to work alternative schedules during peak season and other high-volume times.
• Available to work in various departments and buildings as needed.
• Focus on maintaining a safe working environment as all times.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

We Prefer Some Of These Qualities As Well

• Having working knowledge of Warehouse Management Operating System (WMOS).

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 to 75 lbs.
• Comfortable walking/standing 90% of the day.
• Comfortable elevating on an Order Picker (OP) and Swing Reach (SW) up to 35 ft.

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).