Material Handler Equipment (1st Shift)

Garmin Ltd.; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for their Olathe location. In this full-time role, you will ensure the efficient movement and management of materials while adhering to safety and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include operating material handling equipment, managing inventory accuracy, and maintaining a clean work environment. This position offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic team while developing your skills in a fast-paced setting. If you're looking for a role that combines responsibility with the opportunity for growth, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Overtime Pay

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.
• Must possess previous equipment related experience and dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to move and manage inventory.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Material Handling

Inventory Management

Safety Compliance

Equipment Operation

Dexterity and Eye Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

KiSoft

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Material Handler - Equipment (1st Shift) in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting material with accuracy while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Essential Functions

1. Examine, sort, arrange, count, store, pick and pack items for storage/or shipment in accordance with established procedures/customer requirements
2. Responsible for accuracy of inventory, transactions, and material movement
3. Responsible to follow all corporate and departmental procedures
4. Pull/audit material as required for KANBAN, shop order, move order or sales order requirements
5. Issue/transact material requested through material withdrawal forms
6. Receive, transact, and sort inbound material
7. Replenishment of material into primary picking locations
8. Ensure First in/First Out (FIFO) and Last in/First Out (LIFO) policies are adhered to as defined in departmental procedures
9. Follow Electronic Static Discharge (ESD) guidelines for static sensitive materials
10. Pack materials to ensure adequate delivery to internal/external customers
11. Responsible to perform cycle counts as required
12. Ability to operate RF scanner device to transact/move material
13. Cross-train as needed to learn all material handler functions
14. Must meet quality/productivity metrics
15. Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe work environment and maintain acceptable organization/cleanliness
16. Ability to accept responsibility for work assignments and job duties and to be held accountable for their successful completion
17. Comply with all safety standards and policies
18. Ability to work variable and flexible hours including overtime
19. Compliance with HRD-003 (Garmin’s Attendance Policy)
20. Must possess the ability to lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques
21. Must possess the ability to operate equipment that is design rated for operators 300 pounds or less
22. Execute plans made by supervisor or mentor and communicate status of work to supervisor
23. Accurately use KiSoft or Oracle to record transactions and locate inventory
24. Understanding of 5S standards and Lean & DFT principals
25. Understand and apply department policies and procedures
26. 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

1. High School Diploma or GED OR equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Possess a high degree of dexterity and eye coordination
3. Must possess previous equipment related experience
4. Must possess the ability to lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques
5. Must possess the ability to operate equipment that is design rated for operators 300 pounds or less
6. Ability to sit, stand, look down, bend, twist, and have dexterity with hands for up to 10 hours
7. Available for Overtime
8. Able to walk long distances

Desired Qualifications

1. Previous warehouse or related experience
2. Database experience including Microsoft Excel and Access
3. Previous Oracle Experience

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits