Material Handler Lead-Gilroy

Primary Function of Position:

Responsible for material handler job duties including but not limited to: SAP materials transactions kanban maintenance kitting shipping & receiving duties loading and unloading delivery trucks inventory control & reconciling expediting materials through the handling process. Assist the Area Supervisor with daily activities and occasional special projects through out the warehouse. Help prioritize and assist in allocating resources for varying daily tasks and projects.  Work with the purchasing and planning departments to resolve any material issues and related process problems.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work with the Area Supervisor to achieve daily department goals
• Work with the Area Supervisor on special department projects
• Lead daily department routines to keep the area in compliance with 5S standards
• Verify accepted incoming materials released to stock from inspection or receiving for correct part number quantity and lot/serial number
• Perform data entry on material transfer forms
• Issue materials to kanbans on the manufacturing floor through 2 bin system triggers
• Scans empty bins for replenishment as necessary
• Maintain the two bin empty report by verifying availability of materials and updates with any status changes
• Fax kanban orders for materials on replenishment programs to suppliers
• Follow up with buyers on status of short materials
• Expedite hot material from receiving to the inspection process and through the stock room process to the point of use in production
• Perform data entry and cycle counts with a high level of accuracy on supermarket raw materials and sub assemblies as required
• Work with Area Supervisor to reconcile cycle count variances
• Follow specified routes on the manufacturing floor to replenish empty material kanbans
• Receiving duties: greet carriers and confirm box counts perform damage check perform receiving transactions on the SAP system work with purchasing to resolve receiving discrepancies expedite materials through the inspection process as necessary
• Shipping duties: pull items listed on sales orders perform shipping transactions on the SAP system ship orders using Fed-ex UPS and other freight manifest systems s required work with customer service to resolve issues
• Operate fork lift and pallet jack equipment
• Assist Area Supervisor with departmental metrics generation
• In the absence of the Area Supervisor allocate resources to meet daily workload relating to regular tasks as well as projects
• Maintain GMP compliance by assuring area procedures are followed and any non-compliant issues are communicated to the area supervisor
• Assist with training of new employees
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean programs
• Maintain the employee training metrics for the area
• Support finance relating to the month end close of the reporting period (transaction completion etc.)
• Work on projects and planning schedules to meet team goals

Qualifications :

Skills Experience Education & Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience working in a warehouse environment associated with a production facility
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to promote teamwork in a Lead capacity resulting in increased communication and productivity. 
• Inventory control experience required
• Significant computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems preferably SAP and Agile
• Ability to research analyze and make recommendations for the resolution of job related issues
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from routine to complex.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of kanban systems continuous improvement and lean principles
• Maintain status as a certified forklift operator (training and certification process provided by ISI)

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