Sustainable Product Recovery & Quality Associate

IKEA; Merriam (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Co-worker discount

Telehealth

Job summary

IKEA in Merriam, KS is hiring a Product Recovery Associate to support sustainability initiatives and recover products for resale. You will help minimize damages, repackage and reassemble items, and price As-Is products to balance customer value with store profitability.

You will work a part-time schedule including nights and weekends, embracing IKEA’s inclusive culture and helping customers find sustainable, affordable solutions. Benefits are provided for eligible co-workers.

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

Customer service

Sustainability awareness

Retail experience

Product knowledge

Job description

IKEA in Merriam, KS is hiring a Product Recovery Associate to support sustainability initiatives and recover products for resale. You will help minimize damages, repackage and reassemble items, and price As-Is products to balance customer value with store profitability.

You will work a part-time schedule including nights and weekends, embracing IKEA’s inclusive culture and helping customers find sustainable, affordable solutions. Benefits are provided for eligible co-workers.