Shipping Assistant Jobs in Saltillo, MS (NOW HIRING)

TO BID: WSI Associates must complete the Job Bid Application. No interview required. Associates must be in overall good standing (AMS / PN's) and must maintain good standing throughout the bidding/ hiring process. Selection criteria is based on seniority.

Primary area of focus for this position will be working in the packing and shipping department on the weekend 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. 

The Packing/Shipping Associate (Weekend) positions are located in Booneville, MS.

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

• Practice safe work practices and demonstrate safe work habits to the workforce and adhere to the personal protective equipment standards of the company throughout the facility.
• Adhere to the policies of Williams-Sonoma while performing any duties as assigned with a positive attitude and willing spirit to assist others in the department, facility, and the organization. Always acting with professional courtesy and the highest integrity.
• Perform daily tasks promptly and with high standards to achieve departmental and facility production goals using documented Standard Operating Procedures by performing the assigned task safely, correctly, and quickly while demonstrating integrity and acting in a responsible and accountable manner.
• Establish and promote hard work ethics through teamwork and collaboration with associates and departmental leadership to maximize the productivity of the departments while ensuring quality and adhering to and complying with all safety policies.
• Communicate openly and professionally with departmental leadership to ensure issues and obstacles and be addressed.
• Package and load furniture per the standard operation procedures of the assigned position at a minimum rate of 6 pieces per hour with a goal of 8 pieces per hour.
• Ensure tags/tickets/rolls are correctly placed on items to ensure they are accounted for within the inventory system and follow system requirements for tracking materials.

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

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

We prefer some of these qualities as well.... 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Packing and shipping experience in a furniture manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership experience. 
• Basic computer skills. 
• Bilingual, English and Spanish.

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

• Must have the ability to stand for 12-hour periods and bend and twist at waist and knees as required to load and roll  furniture.
• Will frequently need to lift items and carry that weigh 20 - 25 pounds and occasionally lift items that weigh up to 60 pounds.