Logistics Co-worker (Goods Flow) - IKEA

IKEA UAE (Al-Futtaim); Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Staff meals at IKEA restaurant

Company transport

Store discounts

Clear promotion pathways

Job summary

IKEA UAE (Al-Futtaim) is hiring for a warehouse/logistics role in Dubai. The candidate will manage replenishment, unload deliveries, and move stock to designated racks while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires 1–2 years of UAE warehouse experience, the ability to walk extensive distances on concrete floors for long shifts, and lifting up to 40kg. Flexible shifts, including early mornings, are expected and forklift certification is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of verifiable warehouse, logistics, or heavy retail replenishment experience within the UAE.
• Exceptional physical stamina to walk on concrete warehouse floors for 9-hour shifts and lift heavy flat-pack furniture up to 40kg.
• Flexible to work extreme early morning (3:00 AM) or late night shifts; UAE RTA Category 7/8 forklift license prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Execute rapid inventory replenishment across self-serve furniture and market hall areas before store opening, following safety and merchandising guidelines.
• Operate manual pallet jacks and heavy lifting equipment to unload deliveries and move stock to warehouse racks.
• Maintain compliance with Health and Safety protocols and report damaged inventory to Goods Flow Team Leader.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Logistics experience

Forklift license (RTA 7/8)

Job description

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of verifiable warehouse, logistics, or heavy retail replenishment experience within the UAE.


• Exceptional physical stamina required to continuously walk across concrete warehouse floors for 9-hour shifts and safely lift heavy flat-pack furniture items up to 40kg.


• Must be highly flexible to work extreme early morning shifts (3:00 AM dispatch) or late night shifts; possession of a valid UAE RTA Category 7/8 Forklift license is highly prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Execute rapid, highly accurate inventory replenishment across the self-serve furniture and market hall areas before daily store opening, strictly adhering to internal safety and merchandising guidelines.


• Operate manual pallet jacks and heavy lifting equipment to safely unload daily delivery trucks, efficiently moving high volumes of stock from the loading bay to the designated warehouse racks.


• Maintain absolute compliance with corporate Health and Safety protocols, keeping aisles clear of pallet debris and reporting any damaged inventory to the Goods Flow Team Leader immediately.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly base salary (2,500 - 4,000 AED) fully aligned with UAE MOHRE labor regulations, ensuring highly stable and punctual payouts protected by the Al-Futtaim Group.


• Comprehensive provision of operational logistics, including company-issued duty uniforms, heavily subsidized staff meals at the IKEA restaurant, and organized company transport.


• Direct employment within one of the UAE's most respected family conglomerates, offering excellent job security, store discounts, and clear internal promotion pathways to logistics management.