Forklift Driver - 1st Shift

Forklift Driver - 1st ShiftTitle: Forklift Driver - 1st ShiftLocation: Dayton, NJShift: Tuesday - Saturday | 7:00am-3:30pmGrade Level: 5Employment Type: Full Time Non-ExemptProposed Salary Range: $19.00/hr - $20.50/hrAbout Williams-Sonoma DC - Dayton, NJSince 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 OverviewBy 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 Chain14.5M 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 MississippiSutter 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 furnitureTransportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and TurkeyThe Forklift Driver - 1st Shift position is located in Dayton, NJ. You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will...Work with leadership to ensure the completion of all (Manual and On-Task) tasks by end of each dayComplete daily pick for the Hub with the use of our inventory management systemUtilizing the orders to understand where items need to be moved may or may not include power equipmentUtilizing the warehouse system to maintain and uphold inventory accuracyEnsuring the completion of all staging/sweeping tasks using power equipmentLoads and unloads, stacks, and stages products utilizing multiple types of power equipmentEnsure organization and housekeeping of aisles and surroundings dailyPromote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture throughout the company to help avoid unsafe or hazardous working conditionsOther duties as instructedCheck out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidatesHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAt least 1 year of forklift experience in operating the following: Swing Reach, Reach Truck, & Order PickerThis is an onsite and in office roleExcellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team performing whatever duties are necessaryStrong communication skills (verbal and written)Ability to learn warehouse management system functions (PKMS)Ability to read and verify locations and SKU numbersWilling and able to be cross trained and certified to operate any or all WSI DDC equipment: Reach Tracker, Pacers, Swing Reach, Order Picker/TT, Motorized Pallet JackPositive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learnerFlexible to work overtime as requiredMust be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writingReview these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this roleComfortable walking/standing 100% of the dayAble to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/laddersAble to lift up to 75lbsOur company benefits are second to none in the industry.Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid 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 InsuranceFor more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.comEOE