Forklift Driver

Williams-Sonoma•Dayton, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Driver works at Williams-Sonoma’s East Coast Distribution Center in Dayton, New Jersey. The role supports warehouse and distribution operations by completing daily hub picks, moving and staging products, maintaining inventory accuracy, and keeping aisles and surrounding areas organized. The position uses an inventory management and warehouse management system and may require operating multiple types of power equipment. It is an onsite role and requires flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of forklift operating experience with Swing Reach, Reach Truck, and Order Picker equipment.
Excellent attendance and willingness to work as part of a team and perform 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.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to walk and stand for 100% of the day, bend, reach, squat, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Work with leadership to complete all manual and on-task duties by the end of each day.
Complete daily picks for the hub 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 company-wide safety culture to prevent unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
Perform other duties as instructed.