Full-Time

Production Material Handler I

Posted on 9/12/2024

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, Utah.

Category
Inventory Management
Operations & Logistics
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 include a variety of devices for neuro interventions, such as the Penumbra System and the Penumbra SMART COIL, which are used to address issues like stroke. For peripheral vascular diseases, they offer the Indigo System and related devices. These products are designed to assist healthcare professionals in hospitals and clinics, primarily in Europe and the Americas. What sets Penumbra apart from competitors is their focus on continuous research and development, ensuring their devices meet the changing needs of the medical field. The company's goal is to provide effective and high-quality medical solutions that improve patient outcomes in neurovascular and peripheral vascular treatments.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$116.7K

Headquarters

Alameda, California

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for minimally invasive surgeries boosts Penumbra's market potential.
  • European aging population increases demand for neurovascular devices, benefiting Penumbra.
  • FDA's Breakthrough Devices Program accelerates approval for Penumbra's innovative products.

What critics are saying

  • Layoffs in Immersive Healthcare suggest potential financial or strategic challenges.
  • New European product launches may face regulatory or market acceptance issues.
  • Frequent conference participation might divert focus from core operations and innovation.

What makes Penumbra Inc unique

  • Penumbra offers a comprehensive range of neuro and peripheral vascular devices.
  • The company focuses on innovative solutions for stroke and neurovascular disease treatment.
  • Penumbra's global presence spans North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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