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Production Material Handler I

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Penumbra Inc

Penumbra Inc

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops medical devices for vascular conditions

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$18 - $25Hourly

Entry, Junior

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Salt Lake City, UT.

Category
Inventory Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Minimum education: High School or equivalent.
  • Minimum experience: Minimum 1-year clean room assembly experience or manufacturing.
  • Computer experience
  • Ability to follow written instructions
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices helpful
Responsibilities
  • Maintains accurate logs, files and computer systems for material receipts, issues, returns and lot control.
  • Maintains accurate inventory levels in Kanban supermarket and reconciles shortages or overages.
  • Processes daily material issues and returns.
  • Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
  • Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
  • Contributes to team effort by collaborating and communicating with the appropriate departments on topics such as: Material Cycle Count Scheduling, Process Improvement, Safety, Inventory/Lot Control issues, NCRs, CAPAs and Material Shortages etc.
  • Monitor and maintain Kanban inventory levels in the designated production areas where materials stored for production use.
  • Perform appropriate material transactions/functions (using computer ERP/MRP system or paper based forms/documents) required to issue, handle and/or record materials transactions.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, safe work area (i.e. sweeping, emptying trash, general cleanup).
  • Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
  • Able to operate material handling equipment (including electric and manual pallet jacks, hand trucks).
  • Follow all safety rules and guidelines.
  • Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
  • Processes material requests in a timely manner to support manufacturing production areas.
  • Participates in job rotation to be cross trained in secondary job responsibilities.
  • Issues materials to production floor and maintains material traceability.
  • Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
  • Ensure other members of the department follow QMS, regulations, standard and procedures.

Penumbra Inc. specializes in creating medical devices aimed at treating neurovascular and peripheral vascular conditions. Their products, such as the Penumbra System and the Indigo System, are designed to assist healthcare professionals in addressing issues like stroke and other vascular diseases. These devices work by providing advanced tools for interventions in neurology and vascular surgery, allowing for effective treatment options. Unlike many competitors, Penumbra focuses on a specific range of conditions and invests heavily in research and development to continuously enhance their offerings. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality medical devices that meet the needs of healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.4M

Headquarters

Alameda, California

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

17%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Penumbra's recent product launches, such as the BMX81 and BMX96 in Europe, demonstrate their commitment to expanding and improving their product portfolio.
  • Significant investments from firms like Jennison Associates LLC and Algert Global LLC indicate strong financial backing and confidence in Penumbra's growth potential.
  • The company's participation in high-profile conferences like the Truist Securities MedTech Conference and the William Blair Growth Stock Conference highlights its industry recognition and thought leadership.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive medical device market requires Penumbra to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Regulatory challenges and the need for CE Marks and FDA approvals can delay product launches and impact revenue.

What makes Penumbra Inc unique

  • Penumbra's focus on both neurovascular and peripheral vascular conditions sets it apart from competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • Their continuous investment in R&D ensures that they remain at the forefront of medical device innovation, particularly with recent launches like the Lightning Flash 2.0 CAVT technology.
  • Penumbra's global reach, serving healthcare providers in over 100 countries, provides a broad market presence that many competitors lack.