Material Handler I - Inventory Control

Williams-Sonoma • Portland, OR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Material Handler – Inventory Control About the Team We are a fast-paced manufacturing facility and distribution center. We employ approximately 120 diverse and talented associates in warehousing, production planning, assembly, finishing and packaging of high-quality lighting fixtures and house parts. About the Role You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of entry level tasks to support the movement, storage, and packaging of inventory at point of receipt and within the warehouse to complete customer orders. As an Inventory Control Material Handler 1, you will be assigned to an area of primary responsibility (cycle counting, inventory audit), working in other functions as needed

Requirements

• Prior experience in warehousing, shipping, or receiving preferred.
• Prior Inventory Control experience preferred.
• Prior forklift and pallet jack experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass standup forklift certification upon hire.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English at a level to effectively utilize and interpret work and safety instructions.
• Demonstrates strong listening skills and the ability to follow direction

Responsibilities

• Performs duties across a variety of functional areas within the facility to support the movement, storage, and shipment of goods, including Shipping (Packaging), Receiving, Packing, Bagging, Hardware, Cycle Counting, Inventory Audit and Put away.
• Duties will include but are not limited to tasks designated as level 1 tasks in the above departments such as: packaging and shipping sales orders, stock put away, picking parts and product for orders, staging, routing, and loading trailers.
• Operate warehouse equipment (i.e. forklift, wave, pallet jack, etc) according to instructions and safety guidelines
• Performs in line quality checks to ensure that established quality standards are being maintained.
• Collaborates with associates/teams to contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes, efficient and accurate order completion, and problem resolution.
• May be assigned to other functional areas based on business need and demand levels.
• Complies with all safety rules, processes, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED