Material Handler 3

Primary Function of the Position

Material Handler 3 is an advanced 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 Microsoft applications. The job entails becoming an SME in all warehouse processes as well as being able to take on special projects suggesting improvements to increase productivity and efficiency and coordinating with cross-functional teams.  

Essential Job Duties

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

• Shipping: Verifies checks validates outgoing material to make sure labels packing slips BOLs other shipping documents and serial numbers are done attached and processed according to work instructions
• Kitting: Utilize the Production work orders process to put together kits.
• Receiving: Receiving materials physically and systemically to be used in production operations and engineering projects.
• Parts Put-away: Physically moving approved Production materials from Quality staging areas into warehouse storage locations.
• Warehouse
  • Point-of-use parts replenishment for designated production lines.
  • Maintain report and drive POs for cross-divisional and other locations replenishment process.
  • Parts Replenishment: Parts replenishment for designated production lines. Follow First-in First-out (FIFO) when putting away picking and replenishing 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
• Pack Out: Packing finished assemblies and materials from other departments for shipping.
• Inventory Control: Understand the full flow of the material within stockroom locations. Participate in Cycle Count Physical Inventories and reconciliation activities in coordination with the Supervisor/Material Handler Lead; conduct material audits and parts verification; and evaluate bin capacity and consolidations to increase storage capacity. Maintain various SOX compliance audit records and suggest improvements to warehouse efficiency.
• Ensure the business unit is always audit-ready.
• Responsible for complying with general Good Warehouse Practices (GWP) and Warehouse housekeeping processes.
• Proficient at performing systemic transactions in warehouse management systems.
• Assist in data collection in combination with the warehousing team for KPIs.
• Previous working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing 5S and Kanban processes is a plus.
• Maintain warehouse safety in accordance with 5S principles.
• 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) and complete required documentation.
• Able to effectively apply knowledge of material flow and warehousing principles to Material Handling assignments (FIFO consolidation lean principles).
• Must be able to use dollies carts hand trucks pallet jacks and other equipment to move items around.
• Inspect equipment prior to use and immediately report unsafe conditions damaged equipment or safety hazards.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 to 4 years of related experience at Intuitive or relevant external experience of 4 to 6 years.
• Ability to adhere to attendance safety quality and performance guidelines.
• Experience with computer systems (MS Office Agile Smartsheet SAP) is preferred.
• Inventory control experience (cycle counting physical inventories).
• Experience in training/mentoring other material handlers.
• Accurately perform both physical material movements and system transactions for inventory accuracy.

Required Education and Training

• Possess a high school degree/ GED /Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Kanban systems and other lean material handling principles.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift material up to 35 lbs.
• Load & unload trucks as needed via pallet jacks.
• Wrap weigh & prepare shipments on skids/pallets.
• Extensive walking standing in one place for a long period of time and repetitive physical motion (squatting bending lifting and climbing ladders) are required.

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• Medical device experience preferred.
• Continuously exhibit and showcase CCEE (Character Capacity Energy and Experience).
• Excellent verbal written 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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

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