Forklift Operator

Williams-Sonoma • Dayton, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Driver position is based onsite at the Williams-Sonoma distribution center in Dayton, New Jersey. The role supports warehouse operations by moving, picking, staging, loading, and unloading products with power equipment and maintaining inventory accuracy and orderly, safe work areas. Multiple first-shift schedules are available: Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, and Saturday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM; Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM; Tuesday–Saturday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM; or Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Pay is $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of forklift experience operating Swing Reach, Reach Truck, Order Picker, and Dock Stocker equipment.
• At least 6 months of experience using RF scanners.
• Excellent attendance and willingness to contribute as part of a team by performing necessary duties.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn warehouse management system functions (PKMS).
• Ability to read and verify locations and SKU numbers.
• 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 100% of the workday.
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs or ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership to ensure completion of all manual and on-task duties by the end of each day.
• Complete daily picks for the Hub using the inventory management system.
• Use order information to determine where items need to be moved, with or without power equipment.
• Use the warehouse system to maintain and uphold 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 support the company’s safety culture to help prevent 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