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Get Access To All JobsABOUT 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 some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, 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.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview
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 small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
- Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
- Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
- Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
- Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
- 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey
FORKLIFT DRIVER - 1ST SHIFT
The Forklift Driver - 1st Shift position is located in South Brunswick, NJ.
You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....
- Work with leadership to ensure the completion of all (Manual and On-Task) tasks by end of each day
- Complete daily pick for the Hub with the use of our inventory management system
- Utilizing the orders to understand where items need to be moved – may or may not include power equipment
- Utilizing the warehouse system to maintain and uphold inventory accuracy
- Ensuring the completion of all staging/sweeping tasks using power equipment
- Loads and unloads, stacks, and stages products utilizing multiple types of power equipment
- Ensure organization and housekeeping of aisles and surroundings daily
- Promote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture throughout the company to help avoid unsafe or hazardous working conditions
- Other duties as instructed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- At least 1 year of forklift experience in operating the following: Swing Reach, Reach Truck, & Order Picker
- This is an onsite and in office role
- Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to learn warehouse management system functions (PKMS)
- Ability to read and verify locations and SKU numbers
- Willing and able to be cross trained and certified to operate any or all WSI DDC equipment: Reach Tracker, Pacers, Swing Reach, Order Picker/TT, Motorized Pallet Jack
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner
- Flexible to work overtime as required
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements
- Comfortable walking/standing 100% of the day
- Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders
- Able to lift up to 75lbs
BENEFITS
- 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 Community Service Program, and 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 our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
- To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)
EOE
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 some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, 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.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview
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 small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
- Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
- Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
- Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
- Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
- 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey
FORKLIFT DRIVER - 1ST SHIFT
The Forklift Driver - 1st Shift position is located in South Brunswick, NJ.
You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....
- Work with leadership to ensure the completion of all (Manual and On-Task) tasks by end of each day
- Complete daily pick for the Hub with the use of our inventory management system
- Utilizing the orders to understand where items need to be moved – may or may not include power equipment
- Utilizing the warehouse system to maintain and uphold inventory accuracy
- Ensuring the completion of all staging/sweeping tasks using power equipment
- Loads and unloads, stacks, and stages products utilizing multiple types of power equipment
- Ensure organization and housekeeping of aisles and surroundings daily
- Promote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture throughout the company to help avoid unsafe or hazardous working conditions
- Other duties as instructed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- At least 1 year of forklift experience in operating the following: Swing Reach, Reach Truck, & Order Picker
- This is an onsite and in office role
- Excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team – performing whatever duties are necessary
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to learn warehouse management system functions (PKMS)
- Ability to read and verify locations and SKU numbers
- Willing and able to be cross trained and certified to operate any or all WSI DDC equipment: Reach Tracker, Pacers, Swing Reach, Order Picker/TT, Motorized Pallet Jack
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner
- Flexible to work overtime as required
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements
- Comfortable walking/standing 100% of the day
- Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders
- Able to lift up to 75lbs
BENEFITS
- 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 Community Service Program, and 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 our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
- To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)
EOE
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Which retail companies sponsor H-1B visas in New Jersey?
Wakefern Food Corp, one of the largest retailer-owned cooperatives in the U.S., is headquartered in Keasbey and has a history of H-1B filings. Large pharmacy and specialty retailers with New Jersey corporate offices, including Bed Bath & Beyond (formerly Union-based) and national grocery chains with regional headquarters, also appear in DOL disclosure data as H-1B sponsors for technical and analytical roles.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most retail H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Jersey City and Newark lead due to their proximity to New York City and concentration of corporate offices. Parsippany, Keasbey, and Edison also generate notable H-1B retail filings, particularly from grocery, pharmacy, and consumer goods companies with regional headquarters in central and northern New Jersey. The Route 1 corridor between New Brunswick and Princeton attracts additional corporate retail employers.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship in retail is concentrated in roles requiring a specific bachelor's degree or higher, such as data analyst, supply chain analyst, merchandising planner, software engineer, UX designer, and financial analyst. General store associate, assistant manager, and sales floor roles typically do not qualify because they lack a degree requirement tied to a specific academic field, which is the core standard for specialty occupation status.
How do I find retail H-1B sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by visa type (H-1B), industry (retail), and location (New Jersey) to surface employers actively sponsoring international workers in the state. Because retail H-1B roles are concentrated in corporate functions rather than store operations, filtering by job function (analytics, technology, planning) alongside the sponsorship filter on Migrate Mate will return the most relevant results.
Are there any New Jersey-specific considerations for retail H-1B sponsorship?
New Jersey's dense population and high cost of living mean the Department of Labor's prevailing wage determinations for H-1B roles in this state tend to be set at higher levels than national averages for equivalent positions. Employers must certify they will pay at least the prevailing wage, so New Jersey retail H-1B petitions typically reflect the state's competitive compensation environment. New Jersey also has no state-level restrictions that affect H-1B eligibility beyond federal requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B retail jobs in New Jersey?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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