Material Handler 3 at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in Sunnyvale, California

Job Description:

Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and
decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient safety as our highest priority.

Primary Function of Position:

The Material Handler 3 is an advanced position requiring significant experience in warehousing operations, exceptional 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.

The Material Handler 3 is responsible for material-handling duties in support of Logistics operation, Production operations, both Sustaining and NPI, and other internal customers. To be eligible, a Material Handler must be in good standing (attendance, quality, behavior) and certified to and excel in a minimum of 3 key tasks from the following: receiving (tote and bulk); parts put-away (tote and bulk); material transfers (MT); stock transfer orders (STO); systems packing (all carts). Finish goods kit assembly and global inventory replenishment to logistics warehouse.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

Following training and certification(s), this position has responsibility and authority for:

• Receiving materials,physically and systemically, to be used in production operations andengineering projects.
• Physically and systemically moving approved Production materials frommanufacturing facility site into Logistics storage locations.
• Point-of-use parts replenishment for designated production lines.
• Fulfilling and transacting MT requests, received either electronically or viahard copy.
• Fulfilling and transacting Sales Orders.
• Fulfilling and transacting STOs
• Packing System carts and a small volume of FRUs and kits.
• Performing systemic transactions in both SAP and ISI's Warehouse ManagementSystem (WMS).
• Complying with materials management policies and processes, including FirstIn/ First Out (FIFO) material rotation, 5-S, Safety, Quality, and GoodWarehousing/Housekeeping processes.
• Participating in or leading the daily cycle counts and quarterly PI with 3PLdistribution center

• Investigate inventorydiscrepancy and reconcile variance.
• Operating material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, order-pickingmachine).

• Ensure maintenance ofhandling equipment is current, communicated, and accurately tracked
• Communicating via e-mail the status of material movements and transactions toappropriate internal customers.

• Strong attention to priority, detail, and organization

• Able todemonstrate leadership in behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal,teambuilding, and communication skills

• Componentallocation to Finish Goods kit.

• Inventoryreplenishment to global logistics warehouse.

• Coordinate shipments with freight forwarder to assure timelydelivery.

• Support country labeling activity for countries that requirelanguage specific label affixed to Finish Goods product.

• Coordinate disposition of non-conforming material.

Secondary Roles andResponsibilities:

• Implement projects,including leading project teams, as directed by Supervisor or Lead.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives within the Logisticsoperation. Focusing on efficiency and quality, develop proposals for systemsand process improvement. Gain consensus from Supervisor and drive theimplementation of improvements.
• Become knowledgeable of all key tasks performed by Lead and fill the Leadposition when the Lead is absent, including the assignment of departmentpersonnel throughout a shift and maintenance/issuance of required reports.
• Be proficient in the role of deputized trainer. At the dire ctionof the Supervisor, train new personnel or cross-train existing personnel,including all required documentation, record keeping and reporting

Skill/Job Requirements :

Competency Requirements: (competency is based on: education, training, skillsand experience.)

• Possess high schooldegree or equivalent.
• Minimum 4-years of experience in Material Handling operations preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and internal customers, bothverbally and written.
• Inventory control experience (cycle counting, physical inventories)preferred.
• Experience and/or certification in operating material-handling equipmentpreferred.
• Ability to lift material up to 50 lbs.
• Extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (squatting, bending,lifting, climbing ladders) is required.
• Experience with computer systems (MS Office, SAP, Agile, WMS) preferred.
• Certified to a minimum of 3 key material-handling tasks. Must consistentlyexceed efficiency standards and quality goals when performing them.
• Strong interpersonal skills, specifically leadership, coaching and training.

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.