Material Handler 4

Primary Function of Position

The primary priority for this person is to lead warehouse functional area(s). This person has significant experience in warehouse operations, technical skills (equipment operation, counting, space utilization, handling efficiency), in-depth knowledge of ISI’s inventory management systems and software (Agile, SAP, WMS), strong interpersonal and communication skills. This person would work closely with fellow team members, Engineers and the supervisor to achieve team performance goals in the areas of safety, quality, and performance.  Goals are set in each of these areas for each quarter and overall team performance is measured against them.

Essential Job Duties

• 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 SMKT storage locations. (Totes and Bulk)
• Supermarket (SMKT)
• Parts Replenishment: Point-of-use parts replenishment for designated production lines.
• MT: Fulfilling and transacting MT requests, received either electronically or via hard copy.
• Sales Order Fulfillment: Fulfilling and transacting Sales Orders and Service Transfer Orders.
• Packout: Packing System carts, FRUs and internal-plant transfers.
• Monitor team-member performance (safety, quality, performance, attendance) and escalate issues to management as needed.
• Create and distribute daily warehouse reports that includes performance to plan, quality issues, and equipment issues.
• Establish goals for each functional area and coordinate job rotations.
• Prepare and present weekly warehouse metric performance reports.
• Frequently interacts with management and other functional groups involving cross functional matters. Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
• Cross-train or mentor others in areas of expertise (as needed).
• Must learn and comply with training guidelines and act as a deputy trainer for the staff.
• Participate in training meetings and provide training plan for employees to ensure job rotation.
• Is seen as expert and mentor.  Influences and models best leadership, where others "follow" and are not "managed".  Often called to drive efforts or projects without oversight.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives with Engineering and Quality teams
• Support various Lean Manufacturing initiatives that involve a warehouse-based team.
• Review and disposition discrepant material.  Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Review existing operational and process discrepancies in the warehouse and provide technical expertise to improve procedures
• Follow all corporate, regulatory, safety and production policies and procedures.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Support goals for respective warehouse cell.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficient in training/mentoring other Material Handlers.
• Proficient in Agile and/or SAP.
• Proficient at quality record documentation.
• Proficient in training/mentoring other Material Handlers.
• Inventory control experience (cycle counting, physical inventories) preferred.
• Proficient at quality record documentation.
• Demonstrates leadership and communication ability.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic operational principles of assemblies upon which training has been completed.
• Demonstrates ability to diagnose possible root cause failure modes of warehouse transactions.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of Material Handling experience or a minimum of 1 year of manufacturing warehouse/assembly experience in Intuitive.
• Proficient in Agile and/or SAP.
• Prefer Intuitive Surgical Material Handler 3 or Tech 4 but must be in good standing for at least the past 12 months or as determined by area Production Manager.  Areas that will be considered are attendance, conduct, productivity, teamwork, and quality.
  • Must be recommended for promotion from the area Warehouse Manager and Management team.  Promotion approval may be subject to interview process.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift material up to 50 lbs.
• Experience and/or certification in operating material-handling equipment preferred.
• Extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (squatting, bending, lifting, climbing ladders) is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Inventory control experience (cycle counting, physical inventories) preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership and communication ability.
• 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.

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 Employment 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.

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

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 salary ranges are listed.

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

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 salary ranges are listed.