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About Williams Sonoma Supply Chain - 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.

Sutter Street Manufacturing is a subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Our Sutter Street Manufacturing Facilities in NC, MS we are looking to hire hard-working and motivated associates to join our amazing manufacturing team! The ideal associate will possess previous furniture manufacturing experience, promote safety, and demonstrate teamwork. We are also willing to train motivated individuals looking to learn a trade that will lead to a satisfying and profitable career in home furnishings manufacturing and distribution.

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 Merchandise Processor, Line Supply sets up assembly areas and ensures all parts needed to build the product are available. This position is a proactive approach through looking ahead and insuring there are no delays in building the product.

The Merchandise Processor, Line Supply position is in Claremont, NC.
 

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

• Practice safe work practices and demonstrate safe work habits to the workforce and adhere to the Personal Protective Equipment standards of the company throughout the facility.
• Adhere to the policies of WSI while performing any duties as assigned with a positive attitude and willing spirit to assist others in the department, facility, and the organization. Always acting with professional courtesy and the highest integrity.
• Organizes all materials and puts components in place for the upholstery department to build up the piece.
• Pushes build kits to the staging area on the floor for upholsterer to take to the workstation.
• Checks for accuracy and ensures all pieces of kit are from the same ticket.
• Tracks kits and tickets to ensure pieces are with the correct furniture frame.
• Manage old orders and ensure that proper communication of what is needed is conveyed to the supervisor.
• Submit, expedite, and locate repairs for the cell.

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

• At least 1 year of experience in line supply of an upholstered furniture manufacturing environment.
• Experience using computers for tracking and updating kit location for customer service.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Good communication – both oral and written.
• Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-keeping skills, including ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to communicate with upholsterers and trimmers on issues related to furniture building.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a team with other associates and managers.
• Have a strong sense of urgency and time management to meet established deadlines.

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish.

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

• Ability to stand for up to 10-hour periods.
• Ability to frequently lift objects weighing 60 lbs.
• Ability to bend and twist as required in moving furniture.
• Ability to push finished furniture across the floor.