Material Handler Lead- Gilroy

This position will be onsite in Sunnyvale CA for training and is expected to transition to the permanent location in Gilroy CA facility by March 2026. 

Primary Function of the Position

The Material Handler Lead is an expert position requiring significant experience in warehousing operations exceptional technical skills (equipment operation counting space utilization handling efficiency) and in-depth knowledge of inventory management systems and Intuitive application systems. The job entails becoming a SME in all warehouse processes and being able to take on special projects on site and other outside warehouse operations; suggest CIPs to increase productivity and efficiency as well as coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Essential Job Duties

This position will fulfill the following roles (If applicable to site):

• Shipping: Verifies checks validates and receives the shipments incoming and outgoing material to make sure labels packing slips BOLs other shipping documents and serial cans are done attached and processed according to work instructions
• Tool Kits: Utilize Production work orders process to put together toolkits.
• Receiving: Receiving materials physically and systemically to be used in production operations and engineering projects.
• Parts Put-away: Physically and systemically moving approved Production materials from IQC staging areas into market storage locations. (Totes and Bulk)
• Storage Market (SMKT KMKT MMKT SVKT etc.):
  • Point-of-use parts replenishment for designated production lines.
  • Maintain report and drive STOs cross divisional and other locations replenishment process.
  • Parts Replenishment: Point-of-use parts replenishment for designated production lines. Follow First in First Out (FIFO) when putting away picking and replenishment material.
  • MT: Fulfilling and transacting MT requests received either electronically or via hard copy.
  • Sales Order Fulfillment: Fulfilling and transacting Sales Orders
  • STO: Process approved Stock Transfer Orders
  • VLM: Process Vertical Lift Module orders
• Toolkits: Utilize Production order process to assemble toolkits.
• SPP Kitting: Production parts replenishment via SPP kitting process.
• Pack Out: Packing System carts FRUs and kits.
• Route Running: Kanban fulfillment and Bin to Bin transactions.
• Cross Dock: Capable of performing cross dock function.
• Inventory Control: 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 ISIs 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.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• 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.

Required Education and Training

• 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.

Working Conditions

• 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 Skills and Experience  

• 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.

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time