Warehouse Clerk​/Forklift

Overview

Title: Warehouse Clerk/Forklift
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Date Posted: Feb 6, 2026
Date to Apply By: N/A
Reports To / Hiring Manager: Ryan Sodie
Department: 9021-2nd Shift Putaway
Shift: Monday-Friday: 4:00pm - 12:30am
Grade Level: 5
Employment Type: Full Time Non-Exempt
Location: South Brunswick, NJ
Proposed Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.50/hr

About Williams-Sonoma DC - South Brunswick, NJ
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 brands 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.

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 space in the domestic US for distribution and related activities
• Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona
• Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe

The Warehouse Clerk/Forklift position is located in South Brunswick, NJ.

• Multitask and maintain detail in all written and verbal communications/documentation
• Execute standard operating procedures to process overages, shortages & damages (OS&D’s), perform load closures, data entry, and pull reports
• Provide coverage on load-planning/receiving/picking when necessary
• Assist with daily task reconciliation and research on invalid cases
• Prepare pick sheets for the team to complete
• Take ownership of warehouse functions; ensure processes are completed correctly
• Communicate effectively via phone and email to internal and external personnel
• Promote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture throughout the company
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 6 months of experience with RF scanners
• At least 1 year of forklift driving experience with Swing Reach, Reach Truck, & Order Picker
• Onsite and in-office role
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Outlook
• AS400 Warehouse Management system knowledge
• Organized, detailed, and capable of multi-tasking
• Excellent attendance and team-oriented
• Willingness to work a full-time schedule including nights, weekends, holidays
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills

• Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Comfortable walking/standing 90% of the day
• Comfortable elevating on an Order Picker (OP) and Swing Reach (SW) up to 35 ft

• 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, 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 benefits, visit

EOE

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