Retail Forklift Driver - Receiving

IKEA

Bolingbrook (IL)

On-site

USD 26,959 - 31,009

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401k Plan

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Retirement and Bonus Plans

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a Retail Forklift Driver - Receiving for their Bolingbrook location. This full-time role involves efficiently handling customer orders, ensuring product availability, and managing inventory accuracy. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a robust benefits package to support the well-being of co-workers and their families.

Qualifications

3 years experience in high volume warehouse or receiving/replenishment.
Certification in powered mobile equipment preferred.
Ability to handle goods and operate inventory management tools.

Responsibilities

Receive inbound goods and ensure inventory accuracy.
Move product to final selling locations.
Perform sales space replenishment.

Skills

Inventory Accuracy

Flexibility

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Tools

Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Scanner Equipment

Job description

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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. It’s the stuff in between that makes being a member of our logistics team unique.

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. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
Contributing to the fulfillment of customer orders in different sales channels in the retail store by ensuring an efficiently executed product availability and replenishment process.
• Receiving inbound goods and ensures inventory accuracy at point of receiving.
• Moving product to final selling location (in storage or on the floor in all areas).
• Performing sales space replenishment with flexibility and according to visual merchandising guidance.
• Selecting goods for customers, within the agreed time frame, to secure an excellent customer experience.
• Certifying all powered mobile equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Handling goods (unloading, transporting, replenishing, stocking in, stocking out, picking, loading).
• Operating scanner equipment and inventory management tools including IT systems.
• Contributing to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

JOB TYPE - Permanent, Full-Time, Hourly Associate
HOURS - From 34-40 hours per week (HL3) // Benefits Eligible
SHIFTS – 3am shift start.
Fully open work schedule availability including evenings and weekends required; Work schedules are published one month in advance

The starting hourly pay range for this role is $19.57 - $22.51

Whether you're part time or full time, we offer competitive benefits and perks, such as medical and Rx*, dental, vision, 401k, meal deal, store discounts, autism coverage, parental leave, pet insurance, education assistance and more

*benefits eligible at only 20 hours/week

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 Rxplans (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

QUALIFICATIONS
3 years of experience in high volume warehouse or receiving/replenishment.
Certification in at least one power mobile equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, etc.) preferred.

Contributing to the fulfillment of customer orders in different sales channels in the retail store by ensuring an efficiently executed product availability and replenishment process.
• Receiving inbound goods and ensures inventory accuracy at point of receiving.
• Moving product to final selling location (in storage or on the floor in all areas).
• Performing sales space replenishment with flexibility and according to visual merchandising guidance.
• Selecting goods for customers, within the agreed time frame, to secure an excellent customer experience.
• Certifying all powered mobile equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Handling goods (unloading, transporting, replenishing, stocking in, stocking out, picking, loading).
• Operating scanner equipment and inventory management tools including IT systems.
• Contributing to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 19.57 USD to 22.51 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.