About Williams Sonoma - 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

In 2021, recognized as a Great Place to Work®, an honor which reflects that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

• 3300 full-time associates across Supply Chain
• 9 large Furniture Distribution Centers located in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, and Newark totaling 7.5 million square feet
• 38 delivery hubs in cities larger than 750,000 in population
• 3 small package ecommerce Distribution Centers located in Memphis, TN and Olive Branch, MS totaling 3 million sq ft, consisting of 1200 full-time associates and 5000 seasonal/temporary associates
• 4 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina, Mississippi, and California 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 45 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

POSITION SUMMARY:

With minimal supervision, supports Operations Manager/GOM with helping to monitor operations to eliminate hazardous activities and enforcing company health and safety guidelines, inspecting workspaces and products to ensure they are up to safety standards, and providing workplace safety training. 

The 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 adhoc 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.
• 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 in amazing candidates….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior Health and Safety Experience
• 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
• Job requires continuous physical exertion – walking, bending, lifting, standing, climbing – must be able to lift 65 pounds minimum with or without accommodation
• 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, holidays, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer & Matching Gifts Community Service Program
• 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

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