Warehouse Worker - Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri 6:30am-5pm

IKEA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-worker discount

Education assistance and learning

Pet insurance program

24/7 telehealth visits

Dental and vision plans

Job summary

IKEA Tacoma DC is seeking a dedicated warehouse teammate for full-time work focused on accurate picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment and storing with a customer-first mindset.

You will unload inbound/outbound goods, securely document damages, and support daily operations to meet seasonal demand. Prior forklift experience is a plus, training provided as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage picking, packing, shipping, receiving, replenishment and storing of goods with a customer-first focus.
• Unload and handle inbound/outbound goods; secure merchandise for safe movement.
• Contribute to warehouse operations goals, drive local business plans and analyze workload.
• Remove and document all damages found or caused on inbound/outbound merchandise.
• Take on additional tasks and projects as needed.

Skills

1 year experience

Lift 70 lbs

Stand/walk long periods

Fluent English

Forklift experience (preferred)

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!

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.

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.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes

HOURS: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday 6:30am-5pm

The pay rate for this role is $22.32/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.