Recovery Co-worker 1A

IKEA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Holiday and sick time

WiselyPay – early wage access

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Co-worker discount

Meal deal

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Telehealth

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

IKEA in Tacoma, WA is seeking an hourly Permanent role focused on recovery and repair of products. You will safely operate machinery, verify damages, and maintain high data integrity while supporting cost-efficient daily operations.

Daily tasks emphasize safety, efficiency, and teamwork to ensure optimal goods availability and adherence to IKEA standards. A strong work ethic and physical stamina are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs/30 kgs.
• Certified on counterbalance and reach trucks.
• Standing/walking for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Continuously respond to identified damages in ways that minimize costs, preserve product quality, and create operational advantages.
• Support operational efforts by verifying and assessing all detected product damages.
• Safely operate all machinery, tools, and equipment associated with product recovery and repair processes.
• Ensure a safe, efficient, and productive flow of goods within assigned recovery areas.
• Complete all recovery and repair actions in full compliance with IKEA Standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
• Contribute to a strong IKEA culture that embraces diversity among co workers and customers.
• Perform core and support processes effectively using available systems and tools to ensure efficient operations and high data integrity.
• Contribute to optimal goods availability through accurate and timely execution of assigned unit operations.
• Adhere to all IKEA health, safety, and security rules; actively support colleagues in preventing incidents involving people, equipment, building, or products.
• Support optimized daily operations by working in a lean, simple, and cost conscious manner and sharing best practices.

Skills

Material handling

Computer proficiency

Hand tools

Communication

Tools

Counterbalance Reach Truck Certification

Job description

About this work area

We’re the team behind the scenes that makes the IKEA products available to many people. As a diverse mix of co-workers, we use our supply-chain process expertise to balance range and space capacity with forecasting and ordering to provide customers with high availability while minimizing costs.

• 'Previous material handling equipment experience preferred.
• Intermediate computer proficiency.
• Skilled with hand tools.
• Strong communication skills.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs./30kgs ergonomically. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Willing to be certified on counterbalance and reach truck'

What you'll be doing day to day

• Continuously respond to identified damages in ways that minimize costs, preserve product quality, and create operational advantages.
• Support operational efforts by verifying and assessing all detected product damages.
• Safely operate all machinery, tools, and equipment associated with product recovery and repair processes.
• Ensure a safe, efficient, and productive flow of goods within assigned recovery areas.
• Complete all recovery and repair actions in full compliance with IKEA Standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
• Contribute to a strong IKEA culture that embraces diversity among co workers and customers.
• Perform core and support processes effectively using available systems and tools to ensure efficient operations and high data integrity.
• Contribute to optimal goods availability through accurate and timely execution of assigned unit operations.
• Adhere to all IKEA health, safety, and security rules; actively support colleagues in preventing incidents involving people, equipment, building, or products.
• Support optimized daily operations by working in a lean, simple, and cost conscious manner and sharing best practices.

Together as a team

We are the ones meeting our customers – in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we’re a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept – a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!

JOB TYPE: Permanent, Hourly

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes

HOURS: Sunday through Wednesday, 6:30 AM to 5 PM

The hourly pay rate for this role is $21.83

• 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. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.