Stock Associate, Part Time Flex, Chicago - West Elm

Inventory Specialist

About the Role

Receive shipments & accurately maintain inventory records. Maintain stockroom & off-site locations. Assist sales team in replenishing sales floor after shipment or during recovery periods.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

Exemplify the highest level of customer service standards to internal and external customers

Scan shipment as delivered

Ticket and stock merchandise in the stock room or prepare for immediate distribution to the sales floor

Provide feedback to supervisor regarding inventory levels and damages

Organize stockroom by department and categories and stock merchandise on appropriate shelves or in offsite locations

Adjust stocking procedures to ensure aisles and exits are clear

Ensure that merchandise is safely stored, properly ticketed packaged and logged, and easily located for replenishment

Pack and log merchandise as required for customer deliveries

Transport merchandise to and from remote stockroom locations and maintain accurate inventory records

Ensure that the stockroom is clean, swept, with garbage removed and supplies organized

May assist on sales floor during peak times and as assigned

Complete tasks listed on daily agenda or as assigned (i.e., maintenance of store, lighting, cleaning)

Comply with all company policies and procedures

Ensure all appropriate stockroom procedures are followed to minimize loss to the company

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

We're a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe

A technologically and data-driven business

Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits

We're at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation

We're passionate about our internal and external clients and live / breathe the client experience

We get to be creative daily

A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas

We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative

We have fun!

We're excited about you because...

Love to keep things organized & have an unmatched attention to detail to accurately maintain inventory records

Passionate about the delivering the highest level of customer service standards to internal & external customers

Ultimate team player, eager to jump in & help your colleagues to get the job done

Curious & creative, striving for ways to simplify processes & procedures to streamline work

Proven success achieving results both independently & through teamwork

Hands-on teammate, who takes a proactive approach to all tasks

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

1-2 years customer service experience preferred and stockroom (or related work.) experience

Basic product knowledge preferred but not required

Effective time management skill to execute multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to be mobile in the stockroom or on sales floor for extended periods of time

Proven ability to operate and read scanning equipment for extended periods

Ability to lift and carry medium-to-large items, weighing up to 100 lbs., utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques

Full time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business. Part-Time Flex associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend

• (Friday, Saturday and / or Sunday) and two?during the week (Monday to Thursday). For an associate to be scheduled 20 hours or more weekly, greater availability (beyond the minimum required above) that meets the needs of the business will be required.
• Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday).

Physical Requirements :

Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time

Ability to operate POS system

Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 pounds, while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques

Benefits Just for You

This role offers a competitive compensation package including pay and benefits.?Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc.?The anticipated pay range for this role will be : $16.60-$17.60 per hour

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

A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Paid vacations and holidays (full-time)

Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits (full-time)