Warehouse Associate 2

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG; Fayetteville, Northern (AR, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kärcher North America in Fayetteville is seeking a Warehouse Associate 2 to join our fast-paced team. You will be responsible for precision logistics, selecting, sorting, counting, and packaging materials for put-away and internal transport, and you will safely operate order pickers and forklifts to manage inventory.

We value safety, reliability, and the ability to meet daily performance goals. The ideal candidate has 12–18 months of power equipment operation experience, valid certifications on

Qualifications

• 12 to 18 months of power equipment operation experience.
• Certification on Taylor Dunn, sit-down forklifts, and either an Order Picker or Narrow Aisle Forklift.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong math and the ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of materials to keep operations moving smoothly.
• Select, sort, count, and package materials for put-away and internal transport.
• Safely operate order pickers and forklifts to manage inventory in high-level racking.
• Load and unload trucks and document paperwork to ensure loads are accounted for.
• Meet and exceed daily picking and packing targets to support downstream processes.

Skills

Power equipment operation

Math skills

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

Taylor Dunn

Sit-down forklift

Order picker

Narrow aisle forklift

Job description

Are you a skilled equipment operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment?Kärcher North Americais looking for aWarehouse Associate 2to join our team inFayetteville. If you have a high regard for precision, a strong safety mindset, and the drive to meet daily performance goals, we want to hear from you.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Warehouse Associate 2, you are a vital link in our production chain. You won’t just move boxes; you will manage the flow of materials that keeps our operations running smoothly.

Precision Logistics:Select, sort, count, and package materials with high accuracy for put-away and internal transport.

Expert Operation:Safely operate industrial equipment—includingOrder Pickers, Narrow Aisle Forklifts, and Sit-down Forklifts—to manage inventory in high-level racking.

Operational Support:Conduct safe loading/unloading of trucks while verifying and documenting paperwork to ensure every load is accounted for.

Efficiency Leader:Meet and exceed daily picking and packing rates (up to 35 lines per hour) to ensure downstream processes stay on track.

What You Bring to the Team

We are looking for a reliable team player who is ready to hit the ground running.

Experience:12 to 18 months of power equipment operation experience.

Certifications:Successful training/certification on Taylor Dunn, sit-down forklifts, and either an Order Picker or Narrow Aisle Forklift.

Education:High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

Skills:Strong basic math (units of money, weight, and distance) and the ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions.

Physical Readiness:Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work comfortably in a high-noise environment with moving mechanical parts.

At Kärcher, we value consistency, safety, and a "can-do" attitude. We provide a structured environment where your organizational skills and reliability are recognized and rewarded.

Schedule:Standard daily schedules with opportunities for overtime.

Environment:A dynamic warehouse setting where safety and housekeeping are top priorities.

Inclusion:We are an Equal Opportunity / Affidative Action employer.

How many years of experience do you have operating narrow aisle forklifts or order pickers in a high-level racking environment?

At Kärcher, a team of 15,330 people in 80 countries is working together to make the world a cleaner place. As a family company with a focus on sustainability, we firmly believe that the important things in life need extra care to ensure they stand the test of time and preserve their value in future too. We offer WOW solutions around the world for cleaning and care. In the everyday and in the extraordinary. With WOW products and WOW services.

We believe that every WOW, huge or tiny, is extraordinary and unique – just like you are.