Warehouse Co-worker (Wed-Sat 5am - 3:30pm)

Ikea Ab; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

Retirement and bonus plans

Co-worker discount

Safety shoe reimbursement

24/7 telehealth visits

Job summary

IKEA Baytown is seeking a warehouse associate to support distribution center operations, ensuring accuracy and safety while fulfilling orders. You will join a team focused on reliable, timely service and cost-conscious processes.

Responsibilities include picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment, and data integrity using standard systems. Training will be provided, and prior forklift experience is welcome.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform core warehouse processes: picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment, and storing with focus on accuracy, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Execute daily operations using available systems and tools to support efficient workflows and maintain data integrity.
• Unload, process, and handle inbound and outbound merchandise safely, securing goods for proper movement.
• Identify, document, and remove any damages found or caused during handling of merchandise.
• Contribute to goal setting for overall warehouse operations and support implementation of local business plans and improvement projects.
• Follow all IKEA health, safety, and security rules, actively helping to prevent incidents involving co‑workers, customers, equipment, and products.
• Collaborate with colleagues and take responsibility for additional tasks or projects as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

English proficiency

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

Perform core warehouse processes including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment, and storing of goods with a focus on accuracy, safety, and customer satisfaction.Execute daily operations effectively using available systems and tools to support efficient workflows and maintain data integrity.Unload, process, and handle inbound and outbound merchandise safely, securing goods for proper movement throughout the distribution center.Identify, document, and remove any damages found or caused during handling of merchandise.Contribute to goal setting for overall warehouse operations and support implementation of local business plans and improvement projects.Analyze daily and seasonal workload demands to ensure efficient volume handling and resource planning.Support high goods availability through timely and precise execution of assigned tasks.Work in a lean, simple, and cost‑conscious manner, sharing good practices to optimize daily operations.Follow all IKEA health, safety, and security rules, actively helping to prevent incidents involving co‑workers, customers, equipment, and products.Collaborate with colleagues and take responsibility for additional tasks or projects as assigned.

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!

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.

JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full-timeBENEFITS ELIGIBLE: YesHOURS: 34-40hrs a weekThe pay range for this role is $19.96/hr.

• 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.