Senior Conveyor & Automation Technician

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Supply Chain; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount on Williams‑Sonoma,

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Volunteer time off

Matching gifts for community service

Job summary

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. operates a distribution center in Olive Branch, MS, seeking a Conveyor Technician III to maintain and repair automation and MHE within a fast-paced environment. You will work on 24/7 shifts, handle electrical and mechanical tasks, and implement improvements across the facility.

The role requires a high school diploma and 10+ years with material handling systems, PIT operation, and WSI certification. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience supporting material handling systems and/or facilities building maintenance, or related trade/technical school equivalency.
• Onsite and in‑office role.
• Flexibility with work hours and days (24/7 operation, including holidays).
• Ability to drive powered industrial trucks (PIT) including people movers and forklifts.
• Required to take and pass WSI certification.

Responsibilities

• Repair and improve automation and material handling equipment.
• Use a CMMS (work order) system.
• Effectively communicate verbally, written, and via e‑mail.
• Use strong interpersonal skills.
• Be safety‑minded.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot, and understand resources to accomplish tasks.
• Gather needed materials to complete repairs/work orders.
• Accurately track and store the department’s inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement within all departments.
• Be flexible with work hours and days (24/7 operation, including holidays).
• Drive powered industrial trucks – people movers and forklifts (PID/PIT).
• Take and pass WSI certification.
• Assess and resolve a wide array of maintenance issues on‑site, including material handling systems, robotics systems, personalization equipment and systems, electrical knowledge including controls, lighting, rack and guard railing maintenance, plumbing, welding, carpentry, pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks using tools and equipment.
• Assist other maintenance technicians in repairing and maintaining facilities and systems.
• Perform battery changes and preventive maintenance on batteries.
• Understand how equipment, machines, and systems work and how to keep them running efficiently.
• Have a keen eye and attention to detail to identify small issues within large systems.
• Be organized and prioritize tasks in alignment with company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. operates a distribution center in Olive Branch, MS, seeking a Conveyor Technician III to maintain and repair automation and MHE within a fast-paced environment. You will work on 24/7 shifts, handle electrical and mechanical tasks, and implement improvements across the facility.

The role requires a high school diploma and 10+ years with material handling systems, PIT operation, and WSI certification. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.