About Williams Sonoma - Booneveille, 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
• 15.1M 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, Arizona, and Tennessee totaling 3.9M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi and Tennessee
  • Manufacturing facilities located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling 861k square feet with over 1,500 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million - $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture3 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi with over 1,400 FTE’s 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 operator will use a sewing machine to join, reinforce, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of fabric into covers for upholstered furniture.  Sewing operators will sew pre-cut fabric pieces per the quality specifications and Standard Operating Procedures for the assigned position, at a pace sufficient to achieve stated production efficiency  requirements.

The Weekend Sewing Operator position is located in Booneville, MS. 

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.
• Always 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.
• The associate will obtain sew-kit bundles weighing approximately 25 – 50 pounds from the designated delivery basket or area.    
• Using a sewing machine, the operator will adhere to established sewing standards, including ½ inch seams, while keeping seams straight and in alignment with the cover pattern while assuring there are no drop stitches and tabs are sewn correctly per the Standard Operating Procedures for the assigned position.
• The selected candidate must assure that corners are sewn at 90-degree angles and not rounded and place the finished cover back into the bundle for inspection and further processing.
• The selected candidate will sew covers that meet the expected quality requirements of Sutter Street Manufacturing at a sufficient pace to meet or exceed the stated productivity requirements of 90% efficiency for the operation.

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

• At least 1 year of top stitch sewing experience in production of upper-end upholstered furniture 
• The associate must be able to pay attention to detail, work with their hands, and have experience in reading and understanding simple sewing instructions commonly placed in a sewing manual and possess the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure productivity requirements are met.
• Must have good communication skills both oral and written as well as the ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Demonstrate the ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-management skills including ability to work independently with little supervision.

We prefer some of these qualities as well…. 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• The associate must be able to pay attention to detail, work with their hands, and have experience in reading and understanding simple sewing instructions commonly placed in a sewing manual and possess the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure productivity requirements are met.
• Must have good communication skills both oral and written as well as the ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Demonstrate the ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
• Excellent time-management skills including ability to work independently with little supervision.

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

• Ability to frequently lift bags weighing 25 -50lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for 10-hour periods and bend and twist at waist and knees as required to sew covers.
• Ability to bend and twist as required to acquire and bundle kits.

​​​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  

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