Retail Warehouse Associate Part-time

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay

Paid parental leave

KinderCare tuition discount

Retirement and bonus plans

Co-worker discount

Pet insurance program

Education assistance and learning

Safety shoe reimbursement

24/7 telehealth

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Job summary

IKEA in Portland, OR is hiring for a part-time warehouse associate to support order fulfillment and inventory control. This role covers 20–32 hours per week with nights and weekends, and requires experience in high-volume warehouses and forklift certification is preferred.

The job involves receiving goods, replenishing shelves, selecting items for customers, and using IT systems to track inventory. Benefits, OT pay, and a background check are included as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 ensuring inventory accuracy at the 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.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Inventory management

Forklift certification

Customer service

Tools

Inventory software

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. 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 ensuring inventory accuracy at the 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.

Together as a team

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 TYPE: Permanent, Part-Time
• BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? Yes
• HOURS - HL2 (20 - 32 hrs/wk) Open availability required Monday-Sunday.
• SHIFT: Retail Environment, must be able to work nights & weekends.
• The hourly pay range for this role is $21.93 - $30.98

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.

The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 9/30/26.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Physical Demands: Lifting, Pushing/Pulling, Sliding/Transferring and Carrying Occasionally (up to 50lbs)

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 21.93 USD to 30.98 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.