Retail Furniture Assembly Associate

IKEA; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Early wages with WiselyPay

Parental leave

Tuition discount

Retirement plans

Bonus plan

Employee discount

Meal deals

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety footwear reimbursement

Telehealth

Job summary

IKEA in Hicksville, NY is seeking a part-time associate to support store operations with a focus on product recovery and repurposing. The role involves repackaging, assembling, and presenting As-Is products with strong price/value messaging to maximize store sales and sustainability impact.

The position is 12-20 hours per week, with availability on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. The role offers health benefits and employee discounts along with a supportive, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of how to assemble IKEA furniture.
• Knowledge of waste management and sustainability principles. Be able to inspect article items and determine what's the best way to recover and keep it going to landfill.
• Attention to detail while multi-tasking is a must.
• Ability and flexibility to shift focus easily.
• Medium to high level of technology savviness using multiple systems in handheld devices, as well as computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, etc.
• Ability to self-start and have good and quick decision making.
• Experience working in a customer and commercial-oriented business.
• Must be able/comfortable to lift, push, and pull heavy objects up to 50-75lbs. or more.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to minimizing all internal damages or other costs related to IKEA products.
• Take necessary action on products to give them a second chance, such as repackaging and assembly.
• Present IKEA products in As-Is using a strong commercial expression, selling these products with pride and setting relevant prices that are attractive to customers yet still generate the best results for the store.
• Support the quality work in the store in order to constantly improve customers' quality perception of IKEA products.
• Always consider the sustainability impact when deciding when and how to recover products.
• Contribute to an environment where IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

Skills

Retail experience

Furniture assembly

Waste management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tech savviness

Microsoft Excel

Customer oriented

Tools

Handheld devices

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. 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

Every day, we're using and wasting more energy and resources than ever before, and this isn't good news for the planet. At IKEA, we'd like to create more from less. Because we know that when we produce less waste, we'll be able to leave a cleaner, healthier planet to the generations to come.

• Contribute to minimizing all internal damages or other costs related to IKEA products.
• Take necessary action on products to give them a second chance, such as repackaging and assembly.
• Present IKEA products in As-Is using a strong commercial expression, selling these products with pride and setting relevant prices that are attractive to customers yet still generate the best results for the store.
• Support the quality work in the store in order to constantly improve customers' quality perception of IKEA products.
• Always consider the sustainability impact when deciding when and how to recover products.
• Contribute to an environment where IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

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, Part-time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? Yes

HOURS – 12-20 hours per week. Must be able to work some weekdays and weeknights. Must have complete open working availability on Saturdays & Sundays between the hours of 9:00am-10:00pm.

The hourly pay rate range for this role is $19.91 - $28.12

• 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 minimum 20 hours per week)
• 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

• 2-3 years of retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of how to build quality IKEA furniture.
• Knowledge of waste management and sustainability principles. Be able to inspect article items and determine what's the best way to recover and keep it going to landfill.
• Attention to detail while multi-tasking is a must.
• Ability and flexibility to shift focus easily.
• Medium to high level of technology savviness using multiple systems in handheld devices, as well as computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, etc.
• Ability to self-start and have good and quick decision making.
• Experience working in a customer and commercial-oriented business.
• Must be able/comfortable to lift, push, and pull heavy objects up to 50-75lbs. or more.