About Williams-Sonoma DC - Arlington, TX

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

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. 

• 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 Admin Assist II - Safety Coordinator position is located in Arlington, TX.

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

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal Worker’s Comp/OSHA laws and regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities
• Complete assigned projects independently and work well within a team environment.
• Train employees in safety procedures.
• Promote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture throughout the company. Works cooperatively and harmoniously with supervisor, co-workers, and others.
• Inspects working conditions to ensure all products and activities are compliant with safety guidelines.
• Write and prepare ad-hoc reports detailing inspection process and other activities
• Coordinate accident review meetings and other safety meetings as needed.
• Suggests revisions to production methods and employee activity that does not meet health and safety codes
• Addresses any workplace related health issues and accidents
• Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations
• Daily Run and monitor reports in iWarehouse software.
• Ensure all forklift records are current and perform quarterly checks for accuracy.
• Create and maintain files
• Multitask and be extremely detailed while performing all tasks and reports
• Keep work area safe, organized and clean according to general warehousing/office practices and OSHA requirements daily
• Utilize Williams-Sonoma’s Mission, Vision, and Values to govern daily activities while maintaining required accuracy percentages, metrics and quality standards
• Other duties as deemed necessary

Check out some of the Required Qualifications we are looking for….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior Health and Safety Experience
• OSHA and Safety background in supply chain or manufacturing
• Exhibits knowledge of appropriate emergency protocols
• Demonstrates familiarity with job site machinery and products
• Possesses strong leadership skills
• Exhibits strong organizational skills
• Possess solid problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Pays close attention to detail
• Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary
• MS Office Proficient: Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary
• Ability to multitask and possess research skills
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner
• Flexible to shift schedules and work overtime as required
• Independent worker with ability to manage own work load with minimal supervision or direction
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• OSHA 10 Certificate
• Bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish)
• Associates degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired

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

• Job requires continuous physical exertion – walking, bending, lifting, standing, climbing – must be able to lift 65 pounds minimum with or without accommodation

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
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)

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