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POST DATE:  9/15/2023 NOON               END DATE: 9/22/2023 NOON
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The Merchandise Position position is located in Fontana, CA

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

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 2023, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for 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

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

• Self-motivated individual able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Detailed oriented with strong multi-tasking and sense of urgency
• Able to work overtime as required
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, and lift, push or pull up to 70 lbs throughout the day
• Must be able to operate Reach Truck and Pacer equipment.
• MHE Experience and WMS system experience required
• 537 (swing arm), RF technology and PkMS experience a plus
• Must be able to safely operate equipment and work in a fast-paced team environment
• Positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and be a fast learner
• Willing to learn other functions in the warehous

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

• Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment to include Reach Lifts, Order Pickers, Turret trucks (Swing Arm), Pacers and Sit-Down
• Perform duties as assigned to include forklift put away and picking
• Must possess the ability to operate on-board computer with RF gun
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Utilize Williams-Sonoma’s Mission, Vision, and Values to govern daily activities, including guidance to other associates and departments
• Keep work area safe and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements
• Perform detailed tasks with minimal errors
• Ability to achieve established productivity standards

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