Sample Warehouse Coord/Driver

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. • Richmond, CA

41d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

This hybrid role combines driving and warehouse support. The Driver/Warehouse Associate ensures timely delivery and return of samples between our Richmond warehouse, the corporate offices in San Francisco, and special project stores around the bay area, representing the company professionally while operating branded vehicles. Responsibilities include safe driving, following company safety and conduct policies, and supporting warehouse operations including but not limited to receiving, organizing inventory, preparing deliveries, and processing returns. This role is essential to maintaining smooth workflows both on the road and in-house.

Requirements

• High School diploma/ GED or equivalent preferred
• Experience driving a 26' box truck or California Drivers License "C." preferred qualification
• Acceptable driving record and clear understanding of traffic laws and regulations including how to read maps and road signs
• Good communication skills, business professional demeanor, and detail-oriented
• Ability to lift heavy furniture, up to and more than 50 pounds effectively with assistance from a partner
• Minimum of 3 years driving experience is preferred.
• Previous experience with furniture or household goods preferred
• Forklift Certification preferred qualification or willingness to learn
• Working knowledge of basic PC and Microsoft office such as Teams and Outlook
• Ability to perform work onsite in the Richmond office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving a 26' box truck or California Drivers License "C."
• Forklift Certification

Responsibilities

• Delivery of furniture samples by loading, unloading, and scanning them to and from the corporate buildings and warehouses
• Responsible for driving the 26' Black Truck, Merchandise, and deliveries.  Will serve as co-driver for the route
• Use effective communication skills and a professional demeanor with corporate business partners
• Inspect samples and vehicles for safe performance
• Ensure an adequate level of supplies
• Prepare required documentation, driver logs, delivery receipts, and comments
• Perform warehouse functions including but not limited to receiving, stocking, picking, cataloging, returns processing and ad-hoc projects
• Operation of power material handling equipment, such as forklift
• Completion of a 6-week driver training program with Lead Driver and pass DOT required road tests; or one year of active driving experience
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to or exceeding 50 pounds

Benefits

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops and learning programs
• Speaker series

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees