Material Handler

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid holidays

PTO

401K with match

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Kärcher in Aurora, CO is seeking a Material Handler to support movement of parts, materials, and finished goods through our manufacturing flow, ensuring on-time delivery and accurate inventory. You will load/unload, label items, operate a pallet jack and related equipment, and record transactions to maintain inventory integrity while collaborating with line and warehouse teams.

This role requires physical stamina and adherence to safety standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling and warehouse operations.
• Ability to count, weigh, and document material movements.

Responsibilities

• Move and label materials for production lines or shipments.
• Count, weigh, and record material transactions to maintain inventory integrity.
• Safely operate pallet jack, dolly, and material handling machinery.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Tools

Pallet jack

Dolly

Forklift

Job description

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 aMaterial 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.

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 / Affinitative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran.

Together towards a clean world.

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.