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Williams-Sonoma

Retailer of home furnishings and kitchenware

Lead Stock

Picking & PackingPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeAmherst, NY, USA$18 - $22 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The role requires effective communication, organization, and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and influence others through personal actions and examples.
  • Employment or promotion to this role is contingent on successfully completing a background check.
  • The role requires 1-3 years of retail sales experience.
  • The role requires mobility on the sales floor for extended periods.
  • The role requires the ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items up to 75 pounds while using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
  • Full-time associates must have open availability to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee back-of-house operational functions, including omnichannel fulfillment, receiving, shipping, inventory management, stockroom organization and standards, and markdown and markup execution.
  • Execute customer fulfillment across all omnichannel channels, using services such as BOPIS, SFS, STS, home delivery, and installation to meet customer needs while maintaining profitability and the brand image.
  • Model, train, and coach individual productivity and performance related to fulfillment, BOPIS and Design Crew conversion, processing, packing, and stockroom standards.
  • Manage shipping and processing stations, product staging areas, and supplies to ensure efficient receipt and packing of incoming and outgoing merchandise.
  • Perform routine audits and reconciliations, including UPS, DIAR, and markdown audits, and establish daily disciplines to eliminate loss and shrink, including lost cartons, mis-picks, MOS, returns, and RTV.
  • Maintain an environment where associates are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, in accordance with the People First Philosophy.
  • Model and coach associates on connecting with customers, selling the brand lifestyle, and providing exceptional service.
  • Execute and uphold operational standards that protect the brand's image and interests.
  • Assist the management team in maximizing individual performance and establishing routines and disciplines that maximize productivity and efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

  • One to two years of home-related or specialty experience, such as design, visual merchandising, or stockroom responsibilities, is preferred.
  • Management experience is preferred.
  • Part-Time Flex associates must be available for at least two regularly scheduled weekend shifts (Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) and two weekday shifts (Monday through Thursday). Weekend availability must be on two separate days. Associates scheduled for 20 or more hours per week need greater availability to meet business needs.

About the Company

Williams-Sonoma

Retailer of home furnishings and kitchenware

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. operates through a multi-brand portfolio including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West Elm, and others, selling furniture, kitchen appliances, home decor, and specialty foods via stores and e-commerce. It differentiates itself with an upscale, curated brand lineup and an omnichannel shopping experience plus design services to help plan spaces. The company emphasizes sustainability and ethical sourcing, with certifications from Better Cotton, Fair Trade, FSC, and the Global Recycled Standard. Its goal is to serve both residential and business home-furnishing needs while maintaining responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
1956

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