Warehouse Co-Worker | Sunday-Wednesday 4:00pm-2:30am

IKEA; Perryville (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

IKEA is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate to support daily operations in the DC. You will pick, pack, ship, receive, replenish, and store goods with a customer-first approach, ensuring safe handling and accurate documentation.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 70 lbs, stand long hours, and have English fluency. Forklift experience is a plus; prior warehouse work is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs/30 kg and stand/walk for long periods.
• Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment and storage with a customer focus.
• Unload inbound/outbound goods safely and document damages.
• Contribute to daily workload planning to meet volume and seasonal needs.
• Manage and document any damaged merchandise and assist with related tasks.

Skills

English fluency

Lift up to 70 lbs

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience preferred

Tools

Forklift equipment

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 Details

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes

HOURS: Sunday-Wednesday 4:00pm-2:30am

The pay rate for this role is: $19.00

Benefits

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

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