Distribution Clerk

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

- Company Overview

About Williams Sonoma

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

Work with operations management, leads, and team to ensure accurate processing, inspection, disposition, and packaging to meet the service level expectations of internal and external customers

The Distribution Clerk position is located inTaunton, MA.

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

• Run and consult systems databases to identify the cartons needed for hub outbound deliveries
• Identify via audit exceptions to designated outbound lanes
• Build, open and inspect units flagged for further action, as directed via the assembly instructions
• Conduct dock searches for cartons as needed, and remove straps and vendor pallets
• Daily analysis of hub inventory variances and upkeep of inventory and outbound reports
• Running daily reports for hub records
• Execute basic waving functions as needed
• Locate, receive, and task cartons
• Safely and efficiently operate material handling tools and equipment
• Keep work area safe, organized and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements daily
• Utilize Williams-Sonoma’s Mission, Vision, and Values to govern daily activities while maintaining required accuracy percentages, productivity (if required), 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
• At least 6 months experience with RF scanners
• Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary
• Willing and able to be cross trained and certified to operate any or all equipment:
  Reach Tracker, Pacers, Swing Reach, Order Picker/TT, Motorized Pallet Jack
• Excellent Warehouse Management…