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Conveyor Technician II

Williams-Sonoma, Olive Branch, MS, United States


About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams - Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery - and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement - our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.
Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:

Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.

Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi

Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture

Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey
The Conveyor Technician I position is responsible for ensuring that all facets of building maintenance are taken care of by performing preventative and corrective maintenance on all facets of the (MHE) Material Handling Equipment system and Facilities Building Maintenance.

The

Conveyor Technician

II

position is located in

Olive Branch, MS.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

Repair and make improvements to automation, MHE, building and infrastructure
Use a CMMS (work order) system
Effectively communicate verbally, written, and e-mail
Use strong interpersonal skills
Be Safety minded
Problem solve/ troubleshoot and understand resources to accomplish tasks
Gather needed materials to complete repairs/work orders
Accurately track and store the departments inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment
Support continuous improvement within all departments
Be flexible with work hours and days. (24 hour by 7 days a week operation, including holidays)
Be able to drive (PID) Powered Industrial Trucks inclusive of people movers and forklifts.

Be required to take WSI certification and pass

Assess and resolve a wide array of maintenance issues on-site

Material Handling systems
Robotics systems
Personalization equipment and systems
Electrical knowledge including controls
Lighting both interior and exterior
Maintain all rack and guard railing
Plumbing
Welding
Carpentry
Pneumatic systems

Perform preventative maintenance task using tools and equipment
Assist other Maintenance Technicians repairing and maintaining facilities and systems
Perform battery changes, and preventive maintenance on batteries
Understand of how equipment, machines, and systems work and the ways to keep them running efficiently
Have a keen eye and attention to detail to identify small issues within the large system
Have the skills to be organized and prioritize the tasks in alignment with company goals
Perform other duties as assigned
Note:

This job description reflects essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the number or types of tasks that may be assigned or reassigned during the conduct of business

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates....

High School Diploma or Equivalent
At least 5 years of experience working in maintenance supporting Material Handling Systems and or Facilities Building Maintenance or related trade/technical school equivalency
This is an onsite and in office role
Flexibility with work hours and days. (24 hour by 7 days a week operation, including holidays)
Ability to drive (PIT) Powered Industrial Trucks inclusive of people movers and forklifts

Will be required to take WSI certification and pass

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role....

Ability to work at heights and unusual positions
Able to safely operate all hand tools
Able to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
Able to operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts, pallet-jacks, and handcarts
Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and work around moving equipment - often while working in uncomfortable positions
Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
occasionally exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Comfortable with walking/standing 100% of the day
Our company benefits are second to none in the industry....

Generous discount on all 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, and Holidays (in some locations)
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit

MyWSIBenefits.com
To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit:

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