Material Handler 2

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We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

* This role will eventually relocate to Gilroy in 2027

Primary Function of Position

Perform Cyclic Counts for the raw materials Inventory established in the Cycle Counting DOP aiming to maintain a high level of accuracy. Responsible to run reports, physical location and counting of items. Preparation of cycle counts reports, research inventory discrepancies and ability to reconcile them. 

Essential Job Duties

• Ensure compliance to inventory procedure.
• Accurately counting for assigned locations.
• Assist and perform investigation process to resolve inventory issues.
• Adopt and follow up the ISI safe protocol for the warehouse and production areas.
• Perform Batch Description (DB) of material by Variance Request (VR's) Verify quantities of VR's performed by Changeover.
• Audit Scrap reported by Changeover in the Material Transfer Form (MT) Assist in activities related with materials purge.
• Scrap material separation based on the request of the inventory analyst or supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Cycle counter, Warehouse or Assembly technician experience. Inventory control knowledge.
• Experience with warehouse tools and equipment including forklift.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Basic English (written/spoken). Knowledge of MS office.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift material up to 50 lbs.
• Extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (squatting, bending, lifting) is required

Required Education and Training

• Minimum High School / Technical career.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work flexible hours.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• SAP knowledge is desirable.
• Driving experience desirable but not required

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

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who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

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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.

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.