Warehouse Co-worker

IKEA; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Fulfilment Operations Co-worker at their Richmond warehouse. This role involves handling merchandise using various warehouse equipment, ensuring safety, and contributing to a positive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and motivated team players, supporting the overall customer experience.

Benefits

Wellness days

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP with IKEA contribution matching

Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Merchandise and restaurant discounts

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 18 years or older (IKEA safety requirement).
• Comfortable with standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and walking for long periods.
• Warehouse/logistics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle shipping, picking, receiving, and storage using order picker, forklift, and other warehouse equipment.
• Unload and manage inbound/outbound merchandise.
• Verify received articles against paperwork.

Skills

Detail-oriented

People-person

Results-driven

Team player

Tools

Warehouse equipment

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Enjoys fast-paced distribution environments
• Comfortable with standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and walking for long periods
• Warehouse/logistics experience is a plus
• Experience with warehouse equipment is a plus
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
• People-person, good at building rapport
• Results-driven
• Team player, but can work solo
• 18 years or older (IKEA safety requirement)
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace

A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH US

• Handle shipping, picking, receiving, and storage using order picker, forklift, and other warehouse equipment
• Unload and manage inbound/outbound merchandise
• Secure merchandise for safe movement
• Verify received articles against paperwork
• Document and remove damaged merchandise
• Store/stage pallets in assigned locations
• Maintain safety and security in work areas
• Promote IKEA culture and embrace diversity
• Contribute to a positive community and environmental impact

ABOUT THIS WORK AREA

We’re the team behind the scenes that make IKEA products available to many people. As a diverse group 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 products for our customers, that’s us. We’re passionate about working together to improve the customer experience at IKEA!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE US

At IKEA, we aim to create a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We believe that a job should be more than just a job. We focus on creating an inclusive work environment where your uniqueness is celebrated, our values are lived out, and co-worker development is prioritized. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:

• Wellness days (in addition to vacation days)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program supporting mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

Please note: This position is located at the IKEA Warehouse (CDC) in Richmond (7031 York Rd, Richmond, BC V6W 0B6), not at the IKEA Richmond Store. The locations are approximately 10 kilometers apart.

In IKEA, this role is called Fulfilment Operations Co-worker.

The starting salary for this position is CAD 21.40 per hour.