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Warehouse Assistant

On-site in Barcelona·Added 9 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

IKEA

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Fixed-term contract
Hours: Night shift

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Requirements:

Good digital skills (Office 365...).
Medium-high level in Excel.
Experience in logistics, warehouse, and goods management areas.
Ability for the analysis of routines, needs, and processes.
Ability to make ideas come true with flexibility, speed and simplicity.
High competence for decision-making and implementing changes in highly dynamic, changing environments within unloading dock areas (trucks, electric machines...).
Influential communication, ability to make processes and routines work efficiently, agilely, and in a motivating way towards the people performing them.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What does IKEA offer you?

Temporary contract via agency work (to cover a leave of absence)
30 hrs
Night shift: 23:00 to 5:00 hrs

The role

What you'll do

Verify the arrival of trucks and carriers.
Check the documentation for the delivery and collection of goods.
Assign loading and unloading docks.
Manage incidents related to delays or access.
Management of goods flow, stock control.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations in the warehouse, both those of one's own and those of other colleagues or external personnel (use of PPE, safe aisles...).
Manage compliance with deadlines and different metrics to ensure the unloading and placement of goods "on time and in proper form" (KPIs).
Support the rest of the team in tasks of loading, unloading, and placing goods in sales areas or the warehouse.

About IKEA

IKEA is a global home furnishing retailer founded in Sweden in 1943, known for its flat-pack furniture, ready-to-assemble products, and its democratic design approach that combines form, function, quality, sustainability, and low price. The company operates over 400 stores worldwide and is one of the most recognizable retail brands globally, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia.

In Spain, IKEA has a significant and long-established presence with multiple stores across the country, including in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and other major cities. The company is a major employer in Spain, offering a wide range of roles from sales and logistics to food and interior design. For international professionals, IKEA Spain offers a structured work environment with clear processes, a strong focus on work-life balance, and opportunities for growth within a global company, making it a relevant option for those looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry: Retail
Founded: 1943
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Delft, Netherlands
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 10 more
Website: ikea.com

Good to know if you are moving

IKEA is a global brand with a strong presence in Spain, offering opportunities for internal mobility and career growth across different countries.
The company is known for its inclusive and egalitarian work culture, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being.
IKEA Spain hires for a wide range of roles, including retail, logistics, food design, and customer service, many of which do not require fluent Spanish.
The company offers structured training programs and clear career paths, which can be beneficial for professionals relocating to Spain.
IKEA's Spanish operations are well-established, with stores in major cities, providing a stable and recognizable work environment for newcomers.

In their own words

About the company & team

Because we are much more than a company. We seek a positive impact on homes, society, and the planet, and we like to help people improve their daily lives at home, while doing so in a simple and accessible way for the majority. Do you want to make millions of people eager to get home? BRING YOUR TALENT TO IKEA!