Fabric Receiving Associate (Weekday)

Williams-Sonoma • Booneville, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fabric Receiving Associate works in the fabric receiving department at Williams-Sonoma’s Booneville, Mississippi facility. The role involves unloading, receiving, inventorying, and staging fabric rolls for use in the cutting department, and working throughout the department as needed. The associate follows standard operating procedures and helps meet daily safety, service, quality, cost, and production goals. Duties may require pushing buggies, using a manual pallet jack, operating a forklift after successful certification, and using a PC and scanner.

The associate is expected to work safely, follow company policies and personal protective equipment standards, complete assigned tasks promptly and accurately, collaborate with colleagues and leaders, communicate professionally about issues, and ensure tags, tickets, and inventory-system entries correctly track materials.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of receiving experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Willingness and ability to become certified to operate a powered industrial truck and to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Good math, reading, and oral and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to read and understand production tickets and schedules and interpret simple instructions in standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks safely in a fast-paced environment and meet delivery requirements.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team, with a strong sense of urgency and time management.
• Ability to stand for 10-hour periods and bend and twist at the waist and knees as needed.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry items weighing 30–50 pounds and occasionally lift items weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to frequently push loaded fabric buggies requiring up to 60 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience operating a powered industrial truck.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Unload, receive, inventory, and stage fabric rolls for use in the cutting department.
• Work throughout the department as needed to support its operations.
• Follow documented standard operating procedures and complete assigned tasks safely, correctly, and promptly to meet production goals.
• Practice safe work habits, follow company safety policies, and adhere to personal protective equipment standards.
• Push buggies and use a manual pallet jack; operate a forklift after successful certification when needed.
• Use a PC and scanner when required.
• Work collaboratively with associates and departmental leadership to support productivity, quality, and safety.
• Communicate professionally with departmental leadership about issues and obstacles.
• Ensure tags and tickets are correctly placed and materials are entered and tracked correctly in the inventory system.

Benefits

• Discount on Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations and holidays (in some locations).
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Time off to volunteer and a Matching Gifts Community Service Program.
• Health benefits, dental insurance, and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits.
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed