Impactful Warehouse Specialist (Full-Time, 5am–3:30pm)

IKEA; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Co-worker discount

Medical and Rx plans

Job summary

IKEA in Joliet is seeking a warehouse associate to manage picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment and storage of goods. You will unload inbound/outbound shipments, secure merchandise for safe movement, and contribute to daily workload planning to handle volume and seasonal changes.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and fluency in English with preference for forklift experience. Full-time, day shift, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs./30 kgs ergonomically.
• Fluent in English and local language, both written and spoken.
• Previous warehouse and forklift experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment and storing of the goods.
• 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.

Skills

English fluency

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

IKEA in Joliet is seeking a warehouse associate to manage picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment and storage of goods. You will unload inbound/outbound shipments, secure merchandise for safe movement, and contribute to daily workload planning to handle volume and seasonal changes.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and fluency in English with preference for forklift experience. Full-time, day shift, with comprehensive benefits.