Retail Product Recovery Full-Time

Ikea Ab; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

WiselyPay early wages

Paid parental leave

Tuition discount

Retirement plans

Co-worker discount

Meal deal

Referral bonus

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Telehealth

Dental and vision

Medical and Rx plans

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

IKEA in Burbank, CA is seeking a Recovery/As-Is Associate to minimize damages, repackage and reassemble products for a second life, and present As-Is items with compelling pricing. You will support quality initiatives to enhance customers' perception of IKEA products and help sustain a diverse, inclusive store environment.

The role is full-time, hourly, with shifts including evenings and weekends. Benefits and co-worker discounts are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Retail experience and ability to handle customers in a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of assembling and quality-checking IKEA furniture.
• Familiarity with waste-management and sustainability principles.
• Experience in a customer- and commercial-oriented business.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to minimizing internal damages or other costs related to IKEA products.
• Take action on products to give them a second life, including repackaging and assembly.
• Present IKEA products as-Is with strong commercial messaging and pricing.
• Support store quality initiatives to improve customers' perception of IKEA products.
• Consider sustainability impact when recovering products.
• Promote IKEA culture and inclusivity among co-workers and customers.

Skills

Retail experience

Furniture assembly

Waste management

Customer-focused

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

• 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!

Qualifications

• Retail experience.
• Knowledge of how to build quality IKEA furniture.
• Knowledge of waste management and sustainability principles.
• Experience working in a customer and commercial-oriented business.

JOB TYPE – Permanent, Full-time, Hourly Associate

HOURS - From 34-40 hours per week (HL3) // Benefits Eligible

SHIFTS – Fully open work schedule availability including evenings and weekends required; Work schedules are published one month in advance.

DEPT – Recovery // As-Is

The hourly pay range for this role is $19.91/hr - $28.12/hr.

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 Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• A fun and inclusive work environment

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

The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 10/26/26.