Job Description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Tracy, CA

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 2024, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for Women and 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
• 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 Forklift Operator position is located in Tracy, CA.

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

• Cycle count Hub locations, Inbound Truck unloading, and merchandise put away
• Product movement from the receiving dock to put away locations
• Pull PCNL units from Hub inventory
• Put away freight into DC locations
• Assist with cycle counting Hub inbound dock locations
• Keep work area safe and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements
• Lead by example, especially regarding work ethic and adherence to policies.

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED
• At least 1 year of experience in Warehouse, Manufacturing and Distribution environment.
• Self motivated individual able to work independently
• Demonstrate ability to work on a team
• Good attendance record
• Ability to work overtime as needed to include weekends, holidays and days not normally scheduled
• Flexibility to work different schedules as business needs demand it
• Positive attitude, a strong work ethic and good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) organizational and follow - through skills
• HUBM RF knowledge -tasking, fluid loading, locate cases, etc.

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Self motivated individual able to work independently
• Demonstrate ability to work on a team
• Ability to safely lift, push or pull at least 75 pounds through the day
• Good attendance record
• Ability to work overtime as needed to include weekends, holidays and days not normally scheduled
• Flexibility to work differently schedules as business needs demand it
• Positive attitude, a strong work ethic and good communication skills

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

• Ability to safely lift, push or pull at least 75 pounds throughout the day

EOE