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 for non-exempt / Flexible

HSA, FSA, and 401K matching

Paid sick time, disability insurance

Job summary

Kärcher in Aurora, CO is seeking a Material Handler to support warehouse and production flows. You will move inventory, prepare items for production lines or shipments, and maintain accurate records to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires hands-on ability to operate pallet jacks and related equipment, follow detailed instructions, and participate in continuous improvement efforts to meet daily movement metrics and on-time delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Experience with material handling and inventory control.
• Proficient in accurate data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Material Movement & Inventory

Accuracy & Documentation

Equipment Operation

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 effectivewith 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 / Affir

Together towards a clean world.