Material Handler 3

Intuitive•Blacksburg, VA

1d•$24 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Material Handler 3 is an advanced position requiring significant experience in warehousing operations, exceptional technical skills (equipment operation, counting, space utilization, handling efficiency), and in-depth knowledge of inventory management systems and Microsoft applications. The job entails becoming an SME in all warehouse processes as well as being able to take on special projects, suggesting improvements to increase productivity and efficiency, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 2 to 4 years of related experience at Intuitive, or relevant external experience of 4 to 6 years.
Ability to adhere to attendance, safety, quality, and performance guidelines.
Experience with computer systems (MS Office, Agile, Smartsheet, SAP) is preferred.
Inventory control experience (cycle counting, physical inventories).
Experience in training/mentoring other material handlers.
Accurately perform both physical material movements and system transactions for inventory accuracy.
Possess a high school degree/ GED /Secondary Education or equivalent.
Knowledge of Kanban systems and other lean material handling principles.
Ability to lift material up to 35 lbs.
Load & unload trucks as needed via pallet jacks.
Wrap, weigh & prepare shipments on skids/pallets.
Extensive walking, standing in one place for a long period of time, and repetitive physical motion (squatting, bending, lifting, and climbing ladders) are required.

Nice To Haves

Previous working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kanban processes is a plus.
Medical device experience preferred.
Continuously exhibit and showcase CCEE (Character, Capacity, Energy, and Experience).
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Ability to work independently.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Verifies, checks, validates outgoing material to make sure labels, packing slips, BOL’s other shipping documents and serial numbers are done, attached, and processed according to work instructions
Utilize the Production work orders process to put together kits.
Receiving materials, physically and systemically, to be used in production operations and engineering projects.
Physically moving approved Production materials from Quality staging areas into warehouse storage locations.
Point-of-use parts replenishment, for designated production lines.
Maintain, report, and drive POs for cross-divisional and other locations replenishment process.
Parts replenishment for designated production lines. Follow First-in, First-out (FIFO) when putting away, picking, and replenishing material.
Fulfilling and transacting MT requests received either electronically or via hard copy.
Fulfilling and transacting Sales Orders
Process approved Stock Transfer Orders
Packing finished assemblies and materials from other departments for shipping.
Understand the full flow of the material within stockroom locations. Participate in Cycle Count, Physical Inventories, and reconciliation activities in coordination with the Supervisor/Material Handler Lead; conduct material audits and parts verification; and evaluate bin capacity and consolidations to increase storage capacity. Maintain various SOX compliance audit records and suggest improvements to warehouse efficiency.
Ensure the business unit is always audit-ready.
Responsible for complying with general Good Warehouse Practices (GWP) and Warehouse housekeeping processes.
Proficient at performing systemic transactions in warehouse management systems.
Assist in data collection in combination with the warehousing team for KPI’s.
Maintain warehouse safety in accordance with 5S principles.
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), and complete required documentation.
Able to effectively apply knowledge of material flow and warehousing principles to Material Handling assignments (FIFO, consolidation, lean principles).
Must be able to use dollies, carts, hand trucks, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment to move items around.
Inspect equipment prior to use and immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment or safety hazards.