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Product Recovery & Quality Co-worker

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  • Bolingbrook, United States
  • Quality & Lean
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 287744

  • Date posted: 15/04/2025

    • Why we will love you
    You care about making a positive impact in the world. A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings, we work to make sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. Want to help us create a more sustainable future? Join our team!

    A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. 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. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.
    What you'll be doing day to day
    Looking for someone with an understanding of sustainability and the ideas of giving products second chances at life through as-is repacking, merchandising, and selling.
    They’ll have to work closely with all functions within the unit helping to enforce common working routines, product quality, and safety awareness.

    The ideal candidate would be business-minded and result-driven with a customer focus and have experience working in a customer- and commercial-oriented business.
    Open to change and a high level of flexibility with a high ambition to work in a team environment.
    All while also being able to prioritize daily tasks based on need and volume and work under pressure.

    Able to use power tools and craftmanship in product assembly. Must have good communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Knowledge of using IT systems and other tools in daily work duties. We also want to stress the physical ability to lift and move product around the as-is showroom floor as a much-needed requirement.
    Every day, we’re using and wasting more energy and resources than ever before, and this isn’t good news for the planet. At IKEA, we’d like to create more from less. Because we know that when we produce less waste, we’ll be able to leave a cleaner, healthier planet to the generations to come.

    As a Product Recovery Associate, contributing to the recovery and sustainability work in the store, you will:

    Contribution in minimizing all internal damages or other costs related to IKEA products.

    Take necessary action on products to give them a second chance, such as repackaging and assembly.

    Present IKEA products in As-Is using a strong commercial expression, selling these products with pride and setting relevant prices that are attractive to customers yet still generate the best results for the store.

    Support the quality work in the store in order to constantly improve customers' quality perception of IKEA products.

    Always consider the sustainability impact when deciding when and how to recover products.

    Contribute to an environment where IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.
    Together as a Team
    We are the ones meeting our customers – in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we’re a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept – a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!
    Apply now!
    JOB TYPE - Permanent, Full-Time, Hourly Associate
    HOURS - From 34-40 hours per week (HL3) // Benefits Eligible
    SHIFTS – Fully open work schedule availability including evenings and weekends required; Work schedules are published one month in advance

    The starting hourly pay range for this role is $17.24 - $19.83

    Whether you're part time or full time, we offer competitive benefits and perks, such as medical and Rx*, dental, vision, 401k, meal deal, store discounts, autism coverage, parental leave, pet insurance, education assistance and more

    *benefits eligible at only 20 hours/week

    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

    Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Retail experience.

    Knowledge of how to build quality IKEA furniture.

    Knowledge of waste management and sustainability principles.

    Experience working in a customer and commercial-oriented business.
    The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 17.24 USD to 19.83 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.
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