Retail Warehouse Associate- Seasonal

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-conscientious 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.

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

Job type:
Warehouse/Forklift seasonal position.

Hours:

20-34 hours per week, 5:00‑13:00 inbound, averaging 3–4 days per week. Position ending September 2026.

Pay range: $19.96–$28.00 per hour (based on IKEA equivalent years of experience).

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and sick time.
• Wisely Pay – access earned wages up to two days early.
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks).
• Kinder Care 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 (requires minimum 20 hours per week).
• Fun and inclusive work environment.