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Automation Operator I

Primary Responsibility:

The Automation Operator is the entry level Automation Operations Associate in a fully automated direct to retail warehouse.

The Automation Operator is expected to safely execute tasks that include efficient operations of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), manual case pick operations, as well as other basic interactions with graphic user interface to enable basic automation functions.

This role supports enabling the automated system with manual stacking operations, removing stretch wrap from unit loads, housekeeping functions, and resolving/resetting basic system faults that prevent efficient flow of product over automated stacking, delayering, power pallet and case conveyors.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor warehouse dock operations activities including validating accuracy and using PIT to move pallets, bins, and other items, stacking and storing merchandise in the designated area(s), picking orders for shipment and assembling various types of merchandise to be shipped.

Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed or as directed.

• Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation and report safety malfunctions on equipment to appropriate individual(s) as they occur.

• Operate equipment including, but not limited to, stand up forklifts, stand up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, and radio frequency equipment.

• Interact with automated systems by acknowledging and confirming information on operator input screens, executing basic manual tasks such as removing wrap and excess packing from unit loads, and monitoring powered pallet and case conveyors, and robotic stackers to maintain efficient flow.

Identify and report basic faults and interruptions such as misalignment or an alert to packing or item variation to appropriate individual(s).

• Participate in physical inventories and perform basic housekeeping tasks in the work area to include basic wipe down of automation equipment and other functions required to supply and remove trays, pallets, and other supplies and recyclable items.

What Experience and Education You Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or at least one (1) year related work experience preferred.

• Experience in warehouse or with automated warehouse equipment preferred.

• Certification in operating forklift or other PIT equipment, preferred.

What Could Set You Apart:

• Demonstrated communication skills that efficiently describe issues causing reduced flow or throughput across power conveyor or automated equipment in their work area, and ability to engage with colleagues, execute multiple tasks, and work in multiple areas during the day as business needs dictate.

• Demonstrated knowledge of computer Warehouse Management System(s) and related components, such as PIT equipment, VoCollect Technology, and the ability to input correct basic information into user interfaces across a...




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