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About the Warehouse Operations Team

As Sample Warehouse Coordinators, we support corporate and photo studio teams across eight Williams Sonoma brands including: Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn. We receive new samples directly from vendors, and store the samples in the warehouse, making sure teams can access what they need to create the right visuals for online and marketing use. 

Our warehouse handles everything from small items like napkins and candles to large pieces like kitchen islands and fireplaces. We operate like a library-samples come in, get checked out, returned, and eventually retired. It's a continuous cycle that keeps creative and operational teams moving. 

Overview of the Driver role

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.

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

Criteria

• 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. 

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:  

• 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 

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• 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

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay rate for this position is $23.00-$25.30/hr. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities. 

Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.