Sustainability-Driven Quality & Recovery Associate

Ikea Ab; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

WiselyPay early wages

Parental leave

Employee discount

Job summary

IKEA in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a part-time Retail Associate to help maintain and showcase IKEA products, including repackaging and assembly. The role supports sustainability goals and focuses on delivering value to customers.

The position is permanent – part-time (12–20 hours/week) with a pay range of $19.91–$28.12 per hour, nights and weekends required. Benefits are provided to eligible co-workers, including PTO, telehealth, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

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

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

Sustainability principles

Customer-focused

Job description

IKEA in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a part-time Retail Associate to help maintain and showcase IKEA products, including repackaging and assembly. The role supports sustainability goals and focuses on delivering value to customers.

The position is permanent – part-time (12–20 hours/week) with a pay range of $19.91–$28.12 per hour, nights and weekends required. Benefits are provided to eligible co-workers, including PTO, telehealth, and employee discounts.