Inventory Counter 2 - Gilroy

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 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 Position

The Inventory Counter 1 is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy by performing daily cycle counts, verifying material locations, and reconciling discrepancies in alignment with established procedures. This role supports operational efficiency by maintaining organized storage locations, executing accurate system transactions, communicating count variances to key stakeholders, and adhering to all internal controls, safety standards, and audit requirements.

Essential Job Duties

Inventory Counting & Accuracy

• Perform assigned daily cycle counts to verify physical inventory against system records.
• Conduct random, scheduled and priority counts based on operational needs.
• Ensure all counts are completed accurately, timely and in accordance with established procedures.

Root Cause Analysis & Issue Resolution

• Reconcile inventory discrepancies, escalating unresolved issues promptly.

System Transactions & Documentation

• Enter and update cycle count results in the ERP/WMS system

Material Handling & Location Maintenance

• Physically verify item locations, labeling and bin organization to support accurate picking and storage.
• Ensure inventory is stored safely and in compliance with company standards.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Communicate discrepancies to inventory control, warehouse leadership and other stakeholders.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Follow all SOX, GMP and internal control requirements where applicable.
• Support internal and external inventory audit activities.

Safety & Operational Excellence

• Follow all safety procedures and operate material handling equipment as trained and certified.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 0–1 year of warehouse, inventory, or related experience. Experience may include internships, school training, or other positions involving material handling or inventory is beneficial but not required.
• Basic understanding of warehouse operations and safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in counting and recording inventory.
• Willingness and ability to follow verbal/ written instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Basic computer skills required; familiarity with MS Office and inventory systems is a plus.
• Agility to learn and apply new skills, processes, and systems quickly.
• Clear, respectful verbal and written communication skills.
• Meticulously organized, with the ability to maintain records and files.
• Team oriented and able to collaborate well with peers and take direction.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

Required Education and Training

• Possesses a high school degree or GED.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently each day.
• Extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (squatting, bending, lifting) is required (at least 70% of hours worked).
• Safe operation of all material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks. Portable stairs etc.) with ISI Training and Certification

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of GMP’s
• Previous work experience in a medical manufacturing environment.
• SAP and Agile software experience.

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 Compensation Range Region 1: $26 USD - $35 USD
Base Compensation Range Region 2: $22 USD - $30 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.