Packer

Garmin Ltd.; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a full-time Packer at its Miramar facility to accurately pack, label, and prepare products for shipment, including large and oversize items, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role covers assembling crates and pallets, securing items with protective materials, applying shipping labels, and verifying counts against packing lists. Heavy lifting, on-site loading, and RF scanner use are required in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Dexterity and eye coordination for handling delicate equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist and lift up to 70 pounds solo and 135 pounds with a team.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend and twist for up to 10 hours.
• Mechanical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Able to work in non-climate controlled environment with warm temperatures.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with overtime.
• Experience using RF scanners.

Responsibilities

• Pack, label, and prepare products for shipment, including large/heavy/oversize items.
• Assemble crates, pallets, cartons, and other packaging materials per product requirements.
• Secure products with stretch wrap, strapping, and cushioning materials.
• Apply accurate shipping labels and customer-specific markings.
• Verify item counts and order information against packing lists.
• Assist with loading, staging, and movement of heavy products inside the facility.
• Operate cranes, hoists, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment as needed.
• Report damaged products or safety concerns to the supervisor.

Skills

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Overtime readiness

RF Scanner usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Packer at our Miramar location. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately packing, labeling, and preparing products for shipment, including large, heavy and oversize items while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards as part of the production lines in the manufacturing department according to the guidelines established by leadership.

Essential Functions

• Follow the work instructions and shipping specifications when packaging heavy, oversized, and specialty products while working at the last station in any of the different production lines, guaranteeing the specifications of the product packaging are met
• Assemble crates, pallets, cartons, and other packaging materials as required according to the specific product manufactured in the production line
• Secure products being prepared to be shipped using stretch wrap, strapping, cushioning materials, and other protective models
• Apply accurate shipping labels, documentation, and customer‑specific markings as needed to properly identify the product
• Verify item counts, product numbers, and order information against packing lists and work orders
• Assist with loading, staging, and movement of heavy products within the facility
• Use cranes, hoists, forklifts, or other material‑handling equipment to move large parts safely
• Report damaged products, equipment issues, safety concerns, or inventory discrepancies to the supervisor
• Compliance with HRD-003 (Garmin’s Attendance Policy)

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess a high degree of dexterity and eye coordination, to allow manipulation of buttons, switches, hand tools and knobs on delicate equipment, products and parts, in the performance of essential functions
• Must possess the ability to bend, twist and lift no more than 70 pounds independently and team lift 135 pounds while using safe lifting techniques, standing for an entire shift, and walking long distances throughout the facility
• Ability to sit, stand, look down, bend, twist for up to 10 hours
• Associates operating machinery must have a mechanical aptitude with an attention to detail
• Ability to complete tasks on the manufacturing process with moderate supervision and direction
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment with warm temperatures
• Demonstrated strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Must be available for overtime
• Ability to use RF Scanner

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