Material Handler

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO / Flexible PTO

Job summary

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG in Aurora, CO is seeking a Material Handler to support our supply chain and manufacturing flow. You will move inventory, load and unload, stock, label materials, and prepare items for production lines or shipments.

You will count, weigh, and record transactions, perform computer entries to maintain inventory integrity, and operate pallet jacks and other equipment as trained. Join Kärcher to help deliver WOW.

Qualifications

• Material handling aptitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory records.
• Ability to operate standard material handling equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Material Movement & Inventory: Load, unload, move, stock, pull, and label materials; prepare items for production or shipments.
• Accuracy & Documentation: Count, weigh, and record material transactions; run required computer entries to maintain inventory integrity.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate a pallet jack, dolly, and related material handling machinery as trained.

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 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 Continuos 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 / Aff ... M/F/Disabled/Veteran.