Packing​/Shipping Associate

Packing/Shipping Associate

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Summary

Title:

Packing/Shipping Associate
Job :
Date Posted:
Dec 16, 2025

Reports To:

Jackie Joslin
Department: 4006

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm
Grade Level: 4

Employment Type:

Full Time Non-Exempt

Location:

Booneville, MS

Since its founding in 1956, Williams‑Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, known for brands such as Williams‑Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm. Our distribution centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail‑order customers worldwide. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast‑paced, and the network is expanding rapidly.

Highlights of the Supply Chain 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, with an agile and capable distribution network that includes:
• 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 with over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe, including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

Primary area of focus for this position will be working in the packing and shipping department on the weekday shift. The associate will work throughout the department as needed to package and/or load furniture for shipment to customers per the standard operating procedures of the assigned position to ensure that the daily departmental goals and objectives of Sutter Street Manufacturing in safety, service, quality, and cost are met.

• Practice safe work practices and demonstrate safe work habits to the workforce
• Adhere to the policies of Williams‑Sonoma while performing any duties as assigned with a positive attitude and a willing spirit to assist others in the department, facility, and the organization
• Perform daily tasks promptly and with high standards to achieve departmental and facility production goals using documented Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating integrity and accountability
• Establish and promote hard work ethics through teamwork and collaboration with associates and departmental leadership
• Communicate openly and professionally with departmental leadership to ensure issues and obstacles are addressed
• Package and load furniture per the standard operating procedures at a minimum rate of 6 pieces per hour with a goal of 8 pieces per hour
• Ensure tags, tickets, and rolls are correctly placed on items to account for inventory and follow system requirements for tracking materials

• At least 1 year of packing/shipping experience in a warehouse operations environment
• Good math and reading skills with strong oral and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to read and understand production tickets and interpret simple instructions in a standard operating procedure
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment to meet delivery requirements
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team with other associates and managers, with a strong sense of urgency and time management to meet established deadlines

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Packing and shipping experience in a furniture manufacturing…