Material Handler (1st Shift)

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Material Handler to join their team in Olathe, KS. This full-time position involves various warehouse duties, including loading and unloading materials, processing returns, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality metrics. If you are detail-oriented and ready to contribute to a collaborative team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking company. Join us and help keep operations running smoothly while developing your skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and operate RF devices.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency and experience in warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and process shipping and returns accurately.
• Maintain safety standards and cleanliness in the warehouse.

Skills

Inventory Management

Data Entry

Material Handling

RF Scanner Operation

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Oracle

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Material Handler (1st Shift) in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, inputting data, processing shipping, consumer and retail returns, tracking orders and other inventory movement, reboxing units for return to stock, and reworking/repairing product with accuracy while maintaining a safe and clean warehouse work environment.

Essential Functions

• Ability to flex within warehouse functions including Raw Materials, Reverse Logistics and Finished Goods
• May be responsible for accuracy of inventory, transactions, and material movement
• May pull/audit material as required for KANBAN, shop order, move order or sales order requirements
• May issue/transact material requested through material withdrawal forms
• May receive, transact, and sort inbound material
• May do replenishment of material into primary picking locations
• May ensure First in/First Out (FIFO) and Last in/First Out (LIFO) policies are adhered to as defined in departmental procedures
• May follow Electronic Static Discharge (ESD) guidelines for static sensitive materials if applicable
• May pack materials to ensure adequate delivery to internal/external customers
• May be responsible to perform cycle counts as required
• May need the ability to operate RF device to transact and move material
• Must meet quality/productivity metrics
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe work environment
• Must meet all safety standards/policies
• Ability to accept responsibility for work assignments and job duties and to be held accountable for their successful completion
• Ability to work variable and flexible hours including overtime
• Compliance with Garmin’s Attendance Policy
• Ability to operate one or two pieces of powered industrial equipment safely/efficiently such as a dock stocker or powered pallet jack depending on departmental responsibilities
• Must possess the ability to bend, twist and lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, standing for an entire shift, and walking long distances throughout the facility
• Must possess the ability to visually distinguish minor cosmetic imperfections and defects on Garmin products
• Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess the ability to bend, twist and lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, standing for an entire shift, and walking long distances throughout the facility
• Ability to use RF Scanner
• Demonstrated computer proficiency

Desired Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or related experience
• Database experience including Microsoft Excel and Access
• Previous Oracle Experience