Material Handler

Kärcher; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plan

Paid Holidays (11 per year)

Generous PTO / Flexible PTO

HSA, FSA, and 401K matching

Job summary

Kärcher in Aurora, CO is seeking a Material Handler to support production and shipping operations. You will move and label materials, ensure accurate inventory counts, and operate pallet jacks and related equipment on the factory floor.

Qualifications include the ability to follow detailed instructions, collaborate with warehouse teams, and troubleshoot routine material flow issues. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to daily throughput metrics.

Qualifications

• Ability to receive feedback and follow detailed instructions.
• Collaborate effectively with line and warehouse teams.
• Troubleshoot common material flow issues on the fly.
• Meet or exceed daily movement metrics.
• Willingness to operate machinery across the facility floor.

Responsibilities

• Material Movement & Inventory: Load, unload, move, stock, pull, and label materials for production lines or shipments.
• Accuracy & Documentation: Count, weigh, and record material transactions and perform computer entries to maintain inventory integrity.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate pallet jacks and other material handling machinery as trained.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Machinery operation

Documentation accuracy

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Material handling equipment

Job description

Pay Range: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour depending on experiance.

At Kärcher, we don't just move inventory—we power the production of world-class cleaning solutions that make a real difference across the globe. As a Material Handler, you are at the core of our supply chain and manufacturing flow, ensuring parts, materials, and finished goods get exactly where they need to be to deliver the Kärcher "WOW."

This Is How You WOW

• Material Movement & Inventory: Load, unload, move, stock, pull, and label materials efficiently. Prepare items for production lines or external customer shipments.
• Accuracy & Documentation: Count, weigh, and record all material transactions accurately, executing required computer entries to maintain inventory integrity.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate a pallet jack, dolly, and specialized material handling machinery as trained and assigned.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Instruction & Collaboration: Ability to receive feedback, follow detailed instructions, and collaborate effectively with line and warehouse teams.
• Practical Problem-Solving: Capability to troubleshoot common and frequent material flow issues on the fly.
• High Performance Standards: Proven drive to meet or exceed daily movement metrics (e.g., handling 30 bins per hour in repack and supporting 85%+ on-time delivery of set carts).
• Continuous Improvement: A proactive mindset to evaluate daily processes for efficiency and actively participate in Continuous Improvement events.
• Machine Operation: Willingness and capability to operate and drive machinery across the facility floor.

Our Kärcher WOW-package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for non-exempt employees / Flexible PTO for exempt employees
• HSA, FSA, and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

Work Environment & Physical Demands

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for up to 8 hours, walk frequently, and reach with hands and arms. You must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The environment frequently involves working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to airborne particles, and a high noise level where proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

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