Intuitive · 1 month ago
Material Handler Lead- Gilroy
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$31/hr - $42/hr
6+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery, dedicated to advancing minimally invasive care. The Material Handler Lead position requires expertise in warehousing operations and inventory management, overseeing various tasks including shipping, receiving, and inventory control while also training and leading other material handlers.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Verifies, checks, validates, and receives the shipments incoming and outgoing material to make sure, labels, packing slips, BOL’s other shipping documents and serial cans are done, attached and processed according to work instructions
Utilize Production work orders process to put together toolkits
Receiving materials, physically and systemically, to be used in production operations and engineering projects
Physically and systemically moving approved Production materials from IQC staging areas into market storage locations. (Totes and Bulk)
Point-of-use parts replenishment, for designated production lines
Maintain, report, and drive STO’s cross divisional and other locations replenishment process
Point-of-use parts replenishment for designated production lines. Follow First in First Out (FIFO) when putting away, picking and replenishment material
Fulfilling and transacting MT requests, received either electronically or via hard copy
Fulfilling and transacting Sales Orders
Process approved Stock Transfer Orders
Process Vertical Lift Module orders
Utilize Production order process to assemble toolkits
Production parts replenishment via SPP kitting process
Packing System carts, FRUs and kits
Kanban fulfillment and Bin to Bin transactions
Capable of performing cross dock function
Understand full flow of the material within stockroom locations. Participate in Cycle Count, Physical Inventories, and reconciliation activities in coordination with Inventory analyst, conduct material audits and parts verification and evaluate bin capacity and consolidations to increase storage capacity. Maintain various SOX compliance audit records and suggest CIPs to improve warehouse efficiency
Ability to perform as warehouse lead in absence of management
Capable of transitioning to all the different regional warehousing business units and performing all duties located within that business unit
Able to define and speak regarding how and why a process is completed in multiple work processes
Ensure the business unit is always audit ready
Responsible for assisting Material Handler 1, 2 and 3, as needed to drive productivity and accuracy
Responsible for complying with general Good Warehouse Practices (GWP) and Warehouse housekeeping processes
Proficient at performing systemic transactions in both SAP and ISI’s applications
Be trained and certified to operate advanced material handling equipment. (Stand-up and order picking lift trucks, and/or electric pallet jack, etc)
At the direction of the Supervisor, train new personnel or cross-train existing personnel, including all required documentation, record keeping and reporting. Capable of being certified as a deputized trainer
Proficient in performing daily audits, production of KPI documentation, and presentation to leadership
Perform cycle counts and other Warehouse activities as needed. Previous working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing 5s, and Kanban processes a plus
Maintain warehouse safety and housekeeping in accordance with 5S principles
Achieve all warehouse-related tasks certifications
Communicating verbally and via email the status of material movements and transactions to appropriate internal customers
Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement program, including the creation and implementation of small-scale improvements
Able to locate and count parts accurately (using cycle-count documents), execute required WMS data input and accurately complete required documentation
Able to effectively apply knowledge of material flow and warehousing principles to Material Handling assignments (FIFO, consolidation, lean principles)
Be proficient in the role of deputized trainer. At the direction of the Supervisor, train new personnel or cross-train existing personnel, including all required documentation, record keeping and reporting
Ability to obtain certification across all core curriculums
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 4 to 6 years of related experience at Intuitive, or relevant external experience of 6 to 8 years
Experience and/or certification in operating material-handling equipment
Ability to adhere to attendance, safety, quality, and performance guidelines
Proficient in Agile and/or SAP
Experience with computer systems (MS Office, Agile, WMS) is preferred
Inventory control experience (cycle counting, physical inventories)
Experience training/mentoring other material handlers
Possess high school degree/ GED /Secondary Education or equivalent
Knowledge of Kanban systems and other lean material handling principles
Demonstrates understanding of basic operational principles of assemblies upon which training has been completed
Demonstrates ability to diagnose possible root cause failure modes of warehouse transactions
Ability to lift material up to 35 lbs
Load & unload trucks as needed via forklift or pallet jacks
Wrap, weigh & prepare shipments on skids/pallets
Extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (squatting, bending, lifting, climbing ladders) is required
Preferred
Medical device experience preferred
Must continuously exhibit and showcase CCEE (Character, Capacity, Energy, and Experience)
Excellent verbal, written skills, and interpersonal skills
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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$5MKey Investors
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1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Craig Child
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
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Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
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