Warehouse Associate | Wednesday - Saturday 5:00am - 3:30pm

IKEA; Perryville (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay

Parental leave

Co-worker discount

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Pet insurance

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a full-time warehouse associate in Perryville, MD, focusing on accurate picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and replenishment with the customer in mind.

The role requires lifting up to 70 lbs., standing for long periods, and prior warehouse experience. Fluency in English is required; forklift experience is a plus as we aim to maintain smooth DC operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs./30 kgs and stand/walk for long periods.
• Fluent in English and local language.
• Previous forklift experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment and storing with the customer in focus.
• Unload inbound/outbound goods and secure merchandise for safe movement in the DC.
• Contribute to daily/seasonal goals and analyze workload to meet volume needs.
• Remove and document damages on inbound/outbound merchandise.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Forklift operation

English fluency

Tools

Forklift

Job description

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

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. 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.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

Reach excellence in the daily running of different parts of the DC Operations by assuming major responsibility for picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment and storing with the customer in focus.

• Manage picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment and storing of the goods. Contribute with ideas and inputs to the agreed goals of the action plan in the daily work.
• Effectively unload and handle inbound/outbound goods. Secure merchandise properly to allow for safe movement through the distribution center.
• Contribute to the overall warehouse operations goals setting, drive the implementation of local business plans/projects and analyze existing workload to secure daily volume handling and meet seasonal fluctuation needs.
• Remove and properly document all damages found or caused on inbound/outbound merchandise.
• Assume responsibility for other tasks and projects assigned, where applicable.

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 wondered 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: Full-Time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes

HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday 5:00am-3:30pm

The pay rate for this role is: $19.00

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 Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• 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

• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs./30kgs ergonomically. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Fluent in English and local language, both written and spoken.
• Previous warehouse and forklift experience is preferred, but not required.

The starting rate/ salary for this position is 19 USD