Material Hander 2

Primary Function of the Position

The Material Handler 2 is an intermediate position responsible for basic material-handling in warehouse duties, supporting Production operations, both Sustaining and NPI, and other internal customers.

Essential Job Duties

This position will fulfill the following roles

• 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 STO's 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
• 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.
• Ability to obtain certification across all core curriculums.
• Inventory Control: Conduct material audits and parts verification and evaluate bin capacity and consolidations to increase storage capacity. Maintain various SOX compliance audit records.
• Responsible for assisting Material Handler-1, as needed to drive productivity and accuracy.
• Responsible for complying with general Good Warehouse Practices (GWP) and Warehouse housekeeping processes.
• 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).

Required Skills and Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of related experience at Intuitive, or relevant external experience of minimum 2 years.
• Experience and/or certification in operating material-handling equipment.
• Ability to adhere to attendance, safety, quality, and performance guidelines.
• Experience with computer systems (MS Office, SAP, Agile, WMS) is preferred.
• Inventory control experience (cycle counting, physical inventories).

Required Education and Training

• Possess high school degree/ 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 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

• 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.

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.

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 employees who 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 government's 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 employee's start 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.

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 candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.

Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice

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.