Retail Warehouse Associate

IKEA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Earned wages access (WiselyPay)

Parental leave

KinderCare tuition discount

Retirement plan

Co‑worker discount

Job summary

IKEA in Los Angeles is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support core warehouse processes, including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment, and storing of goods with a focus on accuracy, safety, and customer satisfaction.

You will use systems to support efficient workflows, unload inbound/outbound merchandise, document damages, and help with daily planning to meet demand while following health, safety, and security rules.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform core warehouse processes including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment, and storing of goods with a focus on accuracy, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Execute daily operations effectively using available systems and tools to support efficient workflows and maintain data integrity.
• Unload, process, and handle inbound and outbound merchandise safely, securing goods for proper movement throughout the distribution center.
• Identify, document, and remove any damages found or caused during handling of merchandise.
• Contribute to goal setting for overall warehouse operations and support implementation of local business plans and improvement projects.
• Analyze daily and seasonal workload demands to ensure efficient volume handling and resource planning.
• Support high goods availability through timely and precise execution of assigned tasks.
• Work in a lean, simple, and cost‑conscious manner, sharing good practices to optimize daily operations.
• Follow all IKEA health, safety, and security rules, actively helping to prevent incidents involving co‑workers, customers, equipment, and products.
• Collaborate with colleagues and take responsibility for additional tasks or projects as assigned.

Job description

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

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. 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.

What you'll be doing day to day

• Perform core warehouse processes including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment, and storing of goods with a focus on accuracy, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Execute daily operations effectively using available systems and tools to support efficient workflows and maintain data integrity.
• Unload, process, and handle inbound and outbound merchandise safely, securing goods for proper movement throughout the distribution center.
• Identify, document, and remove any damages found or caused during handling of merchandise.
• Contribute to goal setting for overall warehouse operations and support implementation of local business plans and improvement projects.
• Analyze daily and seasonal workload demands to ensure efficient volume handling and resource planning.
• Support high goods availability through timely and precise execution of assigned tasks.
• Work in a lean, simple, and cost‑conscious manner, sharing good practices to optimize daily operations.
• Follow all IKEA health, safety, and security rules, actively helping to prevent incidents involving co‑workers, customers, equipment, and products.
• Collaborate with colleagues and take responsibility for additional tasks or projects as assigned.

We’re the team behind the scenes that make the IKEA products available to the many people. As a diverse mix of co‑workers we use our supply process expertise to balance range and space capacity with forecasting and ordering to provide customers with high availability while minimizing costs. If you’ve wonder who’s responsible for finding effective and efficient ways of picking up the products for our customers, that’s us. We’re passionate about working together to improve the customer experience at IKEA!

Job Details

• JOB TYPE: Permanent – Full-Time (benefits eligible)
• HOURS: 34–40 hrs/week (FT)
• PAY RANGE: $23.23 - $32.82
• SHIFT: Retail Environment; must be able to work nights & weekends.

Benefits

• 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.