Material Handler 2

Intuitive; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Material Handler 2 to operate within our onsite warehouse environment. You will support shipping, receiving, put-away, and storage, while ensuring accurate inventory control and cross-functional collaboration with production teams.

The role requires familiarity with SAP and WMS, adherence to lean processes, and the ability to train others. Onsite, full-time position with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge of Agile and SAP.
• Experience with MS Office and WMS systems.
• Inventory control experience including cycle counting and physical inventories.

Responsibilities

• Shipping: verify, check, validate, and process shipments and documents.
• Receiving: receive materials physically and systemically for production.
• Put-away: move materials to designated storage locations.
• Storage and replenishment: manage inventory in multiple storage areas using FIFO.
• Cycle counts and inventories: participate in audits and reconciliations.
• Cross-functional coordination: work with production, engineering, and logistics teams.

Skills

Agile

Inventory control

Education

High school degree / GED / Secondary Education or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

WMS

Job description

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. 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.

Job Description

Primary Function of the Position

The Material Handler 2 is an intermediate position requiring experience in warehousing operations, exceptional technical skills (equipment operation, counting, space utilization, handling efficiency), and in-depth knowledge of inventory management systems and Intuitive application systems. The job entails becoming a SME in all warehouse processes and being able to take on special projects, suggest CIPs to increase productivity and efficiency as well as coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Essential Job Duties

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

• Shipping: Verifies, checks, validates, and receives the shipments incoming and outgoing material to make sure, labels, packing slips, BOL’s other shipping documents and serial cans are done, attached and processed according to work instructions
• 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.
• 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
• Toolkits: Utilize Production order process to assemble toolkits.
• SPP Kitting: Production parts replenishment via SPP kitting process.
• Route Running: Kanban fulfillment and Bin to Bin transactions.
• Cross Dock: Capable of performing cross dock function.
• Inventory Control: Understand full flow of the material within stockroom locations. Participate in Cycle Count, Physical Inventories, and reconciliation activities in coordination with Inventory analyst, conduct material audits and parts verification and evaluate bin capacity and consolidations to increase storage capacity. Maintain various SOX compliance audit records and suggest CIPs to improve warehouse efficiency.
• Capable of transitioning to all the different regional warehousing business units and performing all duties located within that business unit.
• Able to define and speak regarding how and why a process is completed in multiple work processes.
• Ensure the business unit is always audit ready.
• Responsible for assisting Material Handler 1 & 2, as needed to drive productivity and accuracy.
• Responsible for complying with general Good Warehouse Practices (GWP) and Warehouse housekeeping processes.
• Proficient at performing systemic transactions in both SAP and ISI’s applications.
• Be trained and certified to operate advanced material handling equipment. (Stand-up and order picking lift trucks, and/or electric pallet jack, etc).
• At the direction of the Supervisor, train new personnel or cross-train existing personnel, including all required documentation, record keeping and reporting. Capable of being certified as a deputized trainer.
• Assist in data collection in combination with warehousing team for KPI’s.
• Perform cycle counts and other Warehouse activities as needed. Previous working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing 5s, and Kanban processes a plus.
• 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).
• Ability to obtain certification across all core curriculums.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 year of related experience
• Ability to adhere to attendance, safety, quality, and performance guidelines.
• Knowledge of Agile and SAP.
• Experience with computer systems (MS Office, Agile, WMS) is preferred.
• Inventory control experience (cycle counting, physical inventories).

Required Education And Training

• Possess 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 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

• Medical device experience preferred.
• 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.
• 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 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. 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 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. Base Salary Range Region 1: $26 - $35 Base Salary Range Region 2: $22 - $30 Shift: Day Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.