Sorter Operator

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS

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

This position is responsible for operating and doing light maintenance of sorters. At other times, this position will be task with some of the following: painting, installing guard rails, patching holes in drywall, basic plumbing, replacing ceiling tiles, replacing light bulb and ballast, hanging pictures and dry erase boards, and other general maintenance duties.

The Sorter Operator position is located in Olive Branch, MS.

Youll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Monitor sorter operation and function, maintain and perform standard light repairs and maintenance
• Assess and resolve a wide array of maintenance issues on-site
• Perform some light preventative maintenance on personal, as well as company owned tools and equipment
• Document facilities maintenance requirements and maintain appropriate records for work performed or needed

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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in transferable skills
• Knowledge and experience to safely operate a wide array of hand tools
• Excellent Customer Service skills with the ability to work independently, with flexibility, and self-reliance
• Ability to perform under pressure, with strong organizational and time management skills
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

• Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladder
• Ability to work at heights and unusual positions
• Able to safely operate all hand tools
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
• Able to operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts, pallet-jacks, and handcarts
• Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and work around moving equipment – often while working in uncomfortable positions
• Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
• Occasionally exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Comfortable with walking/standing 100% of the day

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, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• 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
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required)

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