Material Handler Equipment (2nd Shift)

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Handler in Olathe, KS, where you will play a crucial role in the efficient movement and management of materials. This full-time position involves operating material handling equipment, ensuring accuracy in inventory transactions, and maintaining a safe work environment. You will be responsible for packing, sorting, and replenishing materials, while also adhering to safety standards and quality metrics. If you are detail-oriented and possess a strong work ethic, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.
• Previous equipment-related experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to move and manage inventory accurately.
• Ensure adherence to FIFO and LIFO policies for material handling.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Safe lifting techniques

Dexterity and eye coordination

Ability to work variable hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner device

KiSoft

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Material Handler - Equipment (2nd 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

• Examine, sort, arrange, count, store, pick and pack items for storage/or shipment in accordance with established procedures/customer requirements
• Responsible for accuracy of inventory, transactions, and material movement
• Responsible to follow all corporate and departmental procedures
• Pull/audit material as required for KANBAN, shop order, move order or sales order requirements
• Issue/transact material requested through material withdrawal forms
• Receive, transact, and sort inbound material
• Replenishment of material into primary picking locations
• Ensure First in/First Out (FIFO) and Last in/First Out (LIFO) policies are adhered to as defined in departmental procedures
• Follow Electronic Static Discharge (ESD) guidelines for static sensitive materials
• Pack materials to ensure adequate delivery to internal/external customers
• Responsible to perform cycle counts as required
• Ability to operate RF scanner device to transact/move material
• Cross-train as needed to learn all material handler functions
• Must meet quality/productivity metrics
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe work environment and maintain acceptable organization/cleanliness
• Ability to accept responsibility for work assignments and job duties and to be held accountable for their successful completion
• Comply with all safety standards and policies
• Ability to work variable and flexible hours including overtime
• Compliance with HRD-003 (Garmin’s Attendance Policy)
• Must possess the ability to lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques
• Must possess the ability to operate equipment that is design rated for operators 300 pounds or less
• Execute plans made by supervisor or mentor and communicate status of work to supervisor
• Accurately use KiSoft or Oracle to record transactions and locate inventory
• Understanding of 5S standards and Lean & DFT principals
• Understand and apply department policies and procedures
• 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
• Possess a high degree of dexterity and eye coordination
• Must possess previous equipment related experience
• Must possess the ability to lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques
• Must possess the ability to operate equipment that is design rated for operators 300 pounds or less
• Ability to sit, stand, look down, bend, twist, and have dexterity with hands for up to 10 hours
• Available for Overtime
• Able to walk long distances

Desired Qualifications

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