Part-Time Shipping Associate

About Williams‑Sonoma DC - South Brunswick, NJ

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.

• 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.

Position is located in South Brunswick, NJ.

• Process returns, including determining and assigning correct disposition and repackaging of product.
• Complete inspection of product to requested standards.
• Wrap furniture for outbound outlet loads.
• Receive and sort products assigned to specific locations.
• Use the warehouse system to determine all carton movement.
• Flag materials with identifying information when needed.
• Be an expert in your designated location, reporting damages and incorrect settings, to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Promote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture throughout the company to help avoid unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Onsite and in‑office role.
• Excellent attendance, and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary.
• Ability to learn warehouse management system functions.
• Organized, detailed, and capable of multi‑tasking.
• Availability to work full‑time schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Positive attitude, good work ethic, and strong communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and lift throughout the day.
• Lifting and moving up to 65 lbs with or without accommodation.

• Generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
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Equal Opportunity Employer.