Warehouse Co-worker

Why we will love you You care about making a positive impact in the world.A warehouse job at IKEA is so much more than moving things from A to B.Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many.It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness.What you'll be doing day to day Reach excellence in the daily running of different parts of the DC Operations by assuming major responsibility for picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment and storing with the customer in focus.

  • Manage picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment and storing of the goods.Contribute with ideas and inputs to the agreed goals of the action plan in the daily work.
  • Effectively unload and handle inbound/outbound goods.Secure merchandise properly to allow for safe movement through the distribution center.
  • Contribute to the overall warehouse operations goals setting, drive the implementation of local business plans/projects and analyze existing workload to secure daily volume handling and meet seasonal fluctuation needs.
  • Remove and properly document all damages found or caused on inbound/outbound merchandise.
  • Assume responsibility for other tasks and projects assigned, where applicable.Together as a Team We're the team behind the scenes that make the IKEA products available to the many people.As a diverse mix of co-workers we use our supply process expertise to balance range and space capacity with forecasting and ordering to provide customers with high availability while minimizing costs.If you've wondered who's responsible for finding effective and efficient ways of picking up the products for our customers, that's us.We're passionate about working together to improve the customer experience at IKEA!

Qualifications Minimum 1 year of related experience.

  • Ability to lift up to 70 lbs./30kgs ergonomically.Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
  • Fluent in English and local language, both written and spoken.
  • Previous warehouse and forklift experience is preferred, but not required.Apply now! JOB TYPE:BENEFITS ELIGIBLE:Yes HOURS:Sun-Wed 4pm-2:30am The pay for this role is $21.44 At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority.That's why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future.Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more! Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time WiselyPay - get earned wages up to two days early Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks) KinderCare tuition discount Retirement and bonus plans Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus Pet insurance program Education assistance and learning programs Safety shoe reimbursement 24/7 telehealth visits Dental and vision plans Medical and Rx plans (must work min.20 hrs/wk) A fun and inclusive work environment Thank you for your interest in applying for this role.Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position.The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role..
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