Warehouse Associate 4 - Quality Specialist

The WOW Factor: Why Join Kärcher?

At Kärcher, we don't just move boxes; we uphold a standard of excellence. As a Quality Specialist, you are the final line of defense, ensuring our outbound shipments reach customers with zero errors. You’ll play a critical role in investigating quality complaints and driving corrective actions that make a real impact on our global reputation.

What You’ll Do (Essential Duties)

• Guardian of Quality: Perform rigorous quality inspections on customer parts, machinery, and warranty evaluations.
  
  
  
• The Auditor's Eye: Conduct daily audits of inbound receipts and outbound shipments to guarantee 100% accuracy.
  
  
  
• Data Driven: Develop and maintain metrics to track progress toward "zero-error" shipping goals.
  
  
  
• Problem Solver: Collect failure data, process non-conformance reports, and work closely with the Quality Manager to initiate improvements.
  
  
  
• Collaborative Leader: Provide direct feedback to warehouse leads on pulling or packaging errors to help the team grow and improve.
  
  
  

• Versatility: Assist with reboxing projects and support other warehouse departments (Warehouse 1 & 3) as needed.
  
  
  

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: At least 2 years of warehouse experience is required; quality or inspection experience is highly preferred.
  
  
  
• Tech-Savvy: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer operations.
  
  
  
• Certified: Must have a forklift certification or the ability to achieve one quickly.
  
  
  
• Communicator: Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly, with the confidence to present information to small groups or clients.
  
  
  

• Math & Logic: Comfortable with fractions, percentages, and decimals, as well as solving practical problems in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Strength: Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
  
  
• Agility: Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, and climb.
  
  
  

• The Setting: A dynamic warehouse environment where noise levels are consistent with forklift traffic and temperatures can fluctuate with the seasons.
  
  
  

Kärcher is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran.