Forklift Driver

Williams-Sonoma • Lakeland, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Driver position is an onsite role located in Lakeland, Florida. The driver completes daily Hub picking and warehouse tasks, using inventory and warehouse management systems to direct product movement and maintain inventory accuracy. The role also involves operating power equipment to stage, sweep, load, unload, and stack products; maintaining organized, clean aisles and surroundings; and promoting workplace safety. The employee works with leadership and teammates to complete daily tasks and may be assigned other duties as instructed. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience using RF scanners.
• At least 1 year of forklift-driving experience.
• Excellent attendance and willingness to contribute to a team by performing necessary duties.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn warehouse management system functions, including PKMS.
• Ability to read and verify locations and SKU numbers.
• Willingness and ability to be cross-trained and certified to operate any or all WSI DDC equipment: Reach Tracker, Pacers, Swing Reach, Order Picker/TT, and Motorized Pallet Jack.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and ability to learn quickly.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.
• Comfortable walking and standing for the entire workday.
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs or ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of operating material handling equipment, including Swing Reach, Reach Truck, and Order Picker.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership to complete all manual and on-task assignments by the end of each day.
• Complete daily Hub picking using the inventory management system.
• Use orders to determine where items need to be moved, with or without power equipment.
• Use the warehouse system to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Complete staging and sweeping tasks using power equipment.
• Load, unload, stack, and stage products using multiple types of power equipment.
• Maintain organization and housekeeping in aisles and surrounding areas each day.
• Promote safety awareness and help cultivate a safety culture to avoid unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
• Perform other duties as instructed.

Benefits

• Generous discount on 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.
• Holidays in some locations.
• Health benefits.
• Dental 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: High school or GED