Forklift Operator - Nights

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

This position is responsible for scanning put-aways to reserve locations, Pull from Reserve (PFR), High Volume Singles (HVS), Module (MOD) tasks. May also move pallets from Outbound (OB) drop zones to backstock areas, and/or place pallets from the drop zones to backstock locations.

The Forklift Driver position is located in Olive Branch, MS.

Work Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday 5pm -3:30am

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)
• 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 alternate 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 at all times
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Have working knowledge of Pick Ticket Management System (PKMS)

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

​​​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

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Olive Branch, MS 38654: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person