Senior Material handler

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.

Primary Function of Position: 

Proper storage and removal, including the transport of goods and materials, as well as ensuring the supply of production materials, auxiliary materials, and operating materials. 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Execution of complex SAP transactions 

• Masters all standard processes associated with the warehouse and supports other team members with problems 

• Training of team members and trainees 

• Support in the creation of new Kanban cycles in cooperation with production planning 

• Is able to create and present presentations  

• Independent processing of small projects in compliance with the respective time specifications  

• Support in the planning and execution of an inventory 

• Assisting in the creation or modification of work instructions 

• Independent collaboration in system changes related to SAP 

• Information and clarification of inquiries regarding material movements with the corresponding internal departments (e.g. logistics / QM) 

• Compliance with materials management policies and processes, including First In/First Out (FIFO) 

• Maintaining a safe, clean work environment 

• Compliance with the camp regulations 

• Compliance with environmental regulations 

• Comply with corporate, regulatory, and security policies and procedures 

• Maintaining a safe, clean work environment 

• Execution of assigned, additional tasks 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: 

• Successfully completed High School or vocational training as a warehouse logistics specialist and experience in the warehouse sector or a comparable qualification with at least five years of task-related professional experience 

• Possess a valid certificate, professional qualification for driving forklifts and at least a second group of electrical safety 

• Good knowledge of the Kanban system 

• Good knowledge of common MS Office software as well as an ERP system (preferably SAP) 

• Good communication and documentation skills in English language. 

• Willingness to wear gloves and ESD shoes in a clean room 

• High accuracy with a focus on quality  

• Good knowledge of materials management  

• Understanding the requirements of handling dangerous goods  

• Ability to effectively present information to other employees, managers, in one-on-one meetings and small group situations.  

• Ability to report on quality issues and suggest simple process improvements. 

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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

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. 

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.