Retail Store Associate - Part-time (12-20 hours per week)

Retail Store Associate - Part-time (12-20 hours per week) "You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you." 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 Actively approach customers requiring additional help, identify their needs and advise them on the best solutions for their homes. Keep area of responsibility clean, tidy, priced and fully stocked. Ensure that the IKEA basic merchandising standards are in place at all times to give customers a positive shopping experience. Convey passion about IKEA products and actively learn about their features and benefits, sharing this knowledge with customers to help them make informed choices, resulting in a better overall shopping experience. Build furniture as needed for In Shape As New, introduction of new products, commercial calendar implementation and remodels. Prepare, produce, and maintain IKEA Food menu items; serve all IKEA Food menu items; follow procedures and guidelines for safe food handling, cleanliness and sanitation, and workplace safety. Receive inbound goods and ensure inventory accuracy at the point of receiving. Flow product to final selling location. Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently. Provide customers with a simple and efficient Full Serve Hand Out experience. Provide the customer with a simple and smooth returns and exchange experience. 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! Job Details Job type: Permanent – Part-Time Benefits eligible: Limited Hours: 12‑20 hours per week (P/T) Shift: Retail Environment, must be able to work nights & weekends. Pay range: $18.50/hr – $26.14/hr. Benefits 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 Qualifications 1 year of retail experience, preferably in the home‑furnishing sector. Experience in actively selling through understanding customers and their needs. The starting rate for this position ranges from $18.50 to $26.14 per hour and will be based on relevant work experience. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr