Sustainable Product Recovery & Quality Associate

IKEA USA; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

WiselyPay

Parental leave

KinderCare

Retirement plan

Co-worker discount

Pet insurance

Education support

Safety shoes

Telehealth

Dental & vision

Medical insurance

Inclusive culture

Job summary

IKEA USA in College Park, MD seeks a Product Recovery Associate to support recovery and sustainability in-store. You will minimize damages, repackage products, price As-Is items attractively, and uphold quality perceptions while embracing IKEA culture and diversity. Flexible, part-time hours with a focus on responsible, eco-conscious practices.

The role emphasizes teamwork with a shared goal of reducing waste and improving the customer experience, within a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Minimize internal damages or costs related to IKEA products.
• Repackage and reassemble items to give them a second chance.
• Price As-Is items to attract customers while maximizing store results.
• Support quality work to improve customers' perception of IKEA products.
• Maintain sustainability considerations when recovering products.
• Contribute to an environment where IKEA culture and diversity are valued.

Skills

Retail experience

Quality furniture build

Waste management basics

Customer-focused mindset

Job description

IKEA USA in College Park, MD seeks a Product Recovery Associate to support recovery and sustainability in-store. You will minimize damages, repackage products, price As-Is items attractively, and uphold quality perceptions while embracing IKEA culture and diversity. Flexible, part-time hours with a focus on responsible, eco-conscious practices.

The role emphasizes teamwork with a shared goal of reducing waste and improving the customer experience, within a dynamic retail environment.