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Material Handler
Noah MedicalSan Jose, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jan 2024
About the role
Who We Are
Noah Medical is building the future of medical robotics. Our next generation robotic platform targets early diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple disease states. Based in Silicon Valley and backed by well-known institutional investors, our incredibly talented team of engineers, innovators and industry leaders brings years of experience from the top healthcare companies in the world, including: Intuitive, Auris, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Verb Surgical, Mako, Think Surgical, Medrobotics & Hansen.
The Material Handler plays a critical role in Lean Manufacturing by ensuring the smooth flow of materials and information within the production process. You will work closely with the production team, logistics personnel, and other stakeholders to optimize efficiency and eliminate waste in the manufacturing environment. Your primary responsibility is to maintain the continuous flow of materials, tools, and information to support uninterrupted production.
• Competitive Salary• Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision + HSA and FSA options• Equity & Bonus Program• Life Insurance (company paid & supplemental) and Disability insurance• Mental health support through medical insurance programs• Legal and Pet Insurance• 12+ paid holidays, 15-20 days of PTO + use-what-you-need sick days• Paid parental leave• In-office snacks and beverages • In-office lunch stipend• Learning & Development Opportunities: On-demand online training and book reimbursement• Team building and company organized social and celebration events
Noah Medical may offer remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements within the state of California depending on the specific team and/or role where applicable.
Noah Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring an inclusive environment for our employees. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital or protected military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Please visit our Careers Page to view our latest openings.
Noah Medical is building the future of medical robotics. Our next generation robotic platform targets early diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple disease states. Based in Silicon Valley and backed by well-known institutional investors, our incredibly talented team of engineers, innovators and industry leaders brings years of experience from the top healthcare companies in the world, including: Intuitive, Auris, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Verb Surgical, Mako, Think Surgical, Medrobotics & Hansen.
The Material Handler plays a critical role in Lean Manufacturing by ensuring the smooth flow of materials and information within the production process. You will work closely with the production team, logistics personnel, and other stakeholders to optimize efficiency and eliminate waste in the manufacturing environment. Your primary responsibility is to maintain the continuous flow of materials, tools, and information to support uninterrupted production.
A Day In The Life Of Our Material Handler
- Use Lean tools such as Kanban and Just-in-Time (JIT) to replenish materials at the point of use.
- Deliver materials and components to production workstations in a timely manner to prevent delays.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods, and communicate with procurement of low level materials and avoid delays.
- Ensure all materials are within the validated date and passed quality control.
- Assist in documenting all appropriate materials information in LHR and DHR.
- Collaborate with production operators, team leads, and supervisors to understand material requirements and production schedules.
- Provide timely updates on material availability and address any concerns related to material flow.
- Minimize non-value-added activities such as excess movement, waiting, and searching.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and standard work procedures.
- Optimize routes and sequences for material deliveries to reduce travel time and improve productivity.
- Ensure that workstations are properly organized and free from clutter.
- Promote 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) for maintaining a clean and organized workplace.
- Assist in continuous improvement of production processes, 5S, lean improvements and waste reduction.
- Shift schedule: Monday - Thursday: 5 am - 3:30 pm
- BackFlush Work Orders on the NetSuite ERP System
- Execute Cycle Count procedures
About You
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training is a plus
- 2-5 years of related experience.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, such as Just-in-Time (JIT), Kanban, and 5S is preferred.
- Lean Certification is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft office and windows operating systems
• Competitive Salary• Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision + HSA and FSA options• Equity & Bonus Program• Life Insurance (company paid & supplemental) and Disability insurance• Mental health support through medical insurance programs• Legal and Pet Insurance• 12+ paid holidays, 15-20 days of PTO + use-what-you-need sick days• Paid parental leave• In-office snacks and beverages • In-office lunch stipend• Learning & Development Opportunities: On-demand online training and book reimbursement• Team building and company organized social and celebration events
Noah Medical may offer remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements within the state of California depending on the specific team and/or role where applicable.
Noah Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring an inclusive environment for our employees. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital or protected military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Please visit our Careers Page to view our latest openings.
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