Warehouse Associate - Part time

IKEA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 27,496 - 38,848; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition discounts

Retirement and bonus plans

Co-worker discount

Meal deal

Pet insurance

Safety shoe reimbursement

24/7 telehealth visits

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A leading global furniture retailer is hiring for a part-time warehouse position in Norfolk, Virginia. You will contribute to customer order fulfillment and manage inventory processes, ensuring efficient product availability. The role requires physical stamina and certification in mobile equipment is preferred. The hourly pay ranges from $19.96 to $28.20, and benefits include generous paid time off and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in high-volume warehouse or receiving/replenishment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Certification in at least one power mobile equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to fulfillment of customer orders.
• Ensuring efficient product availability and replenishment.
• Operating scanner equipment and inventory management tools.

Skills

Warehouse inventory management

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Customer service

Job description

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

At IKEA, a warehouse job is so much more than moving products from A to B. It’s your chance to make a positive impact, grow your skills, and help create a better everyday life for the many.

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 ensures inventory accuracy at 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.
• Pick and preparing customer orders within the agreed timeframe to secure an excellent customer experience.
• Handling goods (unloading, transporting, replenishing, stocking in, stocking out, picking, loading).
• Operating scanner equipment and inventory management tools including IT systems.
• Certifying all powered mobile equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.

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!

APPLY NOW!

Job type: Permanent – Part‑Time (Limited Benefits)

Hours: 12‑20 hrs/week

Shift: Retail Environment – must be able to work nights & weekends.

Open availability between 5 am–10 PM strongly preferred on both weekend days and weekdays.

The hourly pay range for this position is $19.96 – $28.20.

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/week)
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of experience in high‑volume warehouse or receiving/replenishment.
• Physical demands: lifting, pushing/pulling, sliding/transfering and carrying occasionally (up to 50 lbs).
• Certification in at least one power mobile equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, etc.) preferred.