Warehouse Forklift Operator – Grow with Purpose

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-worker discount

Meal deal

Retirement and bonus plans

Medical and Rx plans

Job summary

IKEA in Columbus, OH is hiring a Warehouse Forklift FT associate to support high-volume receiving and replenishment, movement of goods, and order picking.

You will operate forklift and scanner equipment, maintain inventory accuracy, and follow visual merchandising guidance. Requires 2 years of warehouse experience and forklift certification preferred. Benefits eligible and join a diverse team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in high volume warehouse or receiving/replenishment.
• Certification in at least one power mobile equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, etc.) preferred.
• Physical Demands: Lifting, Pushing/Pulling, Sliding/Transferring and Carrying Occasionally (up to 50lbs).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Power equipment certification

Inventory management

Tools

Scanner equipment

IT systems

Job description

IKEA in Columbus, OH is hiring a Warehouse Forklift FT associate to support high-volume receiving and replenishment, movement of goods, and order picking.

You will operate forklift and scanner equipment, maintain inventory accuracy, and follow visual merchandising guidance. Requires 2 years of warehouse experience and forklift certification preferred. Benefits eligible and join a diverse team.