Forklift Operator

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Forklift Operator

Summary

Title: Forklift Operator ID: 32865222692 Date Posted: Feb 28, 2025 Date to Apply By: N/A Reports To or Hiring Manager: Jennifer Echols Department: 3186 Shift: 1st; Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 4:30pm Grade Level: 5 Employment Type: Full Time Non-Exempt Location: Lakeland, FL Proposed Salary Range: N/A

Description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS

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

In 2024, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity, honors which reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• 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 responsible for moving product utilizing Powered Industrial Equipment (PIT) in a warehouse environment for all inbound and outbound tasks.

The Forklift Driver position is located in Lakeland, FL.

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

• Work with leadership to ensure the completion of all (Manual and On-Task) tasks by end of each day
• Complete daily pick for the Hub with the use of our inventory management system
• Utilizing the orders to understand where items need to be moved – may or may not include power equipment
• Utilizing the warehouse system to maintain and uphold inventory accuracy
• Ensuring the completion of all staging/sweeping tasks using power equipment
• Loads and unloads, stacks, and stages products utilizing multiple types of power equipment
• Ensure organization and housekeeping of aisles and surroundings daily
• Promote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture throughout the company to help avoid unsafe or hazardous working conditions
• Other duties as instructed
  
  

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

• High School or Equivalent
• At least 6 months experience with RF scanners
• Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to learn warehouse management system functions (PKMS)
• Ability to read and verify locations and SKU numbers
• Willing and able to be cross trained and certified to operate any or all equipment: Reach Tracker, Pacers, Swing Reach, Order Picker, Motorized Pallet Jack
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner
• Flexible to work overtime as required
  
  

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Knowledge in operating the following: MHE's – Swing Reach, Reach Truck, & Order Picker
  
  

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

• Comfortable walking/standing 90% of the day
• Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders
• Able to lift up to 65lbs
  
  

EOE

At this time, we are not accepting referrals from third party recruiting agencies for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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