OPERATIONS AUTOMATION ASSOCIATE

 

·         Maintain an understanding of WMS, WCS and IT integration as a means to achieve effective and efficient operations.

·         Follow Automated Processes to support successful execution of warehousing processes.

·         Knowledge to troubleshoot Electric Mechanical Controls.

·                 ·          Optimize existing automated material handling equipment.

·                  ·         Optimize/troubleshoot and understand Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs.

·                   ·          Work closely with vendors to investigate/integrate solutions.

·         Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

·         Monitor Warehouse Control System (WCS) interface for potential faults created in automation and follow SOP’s to clear machine faults in a timely and efficient manner. 

·         May need to physically move product to resolve machine faults.

·         Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Warehouse Control System (WCS) to troubleshoot errors related to the automated warehouse.

·         Monitor Warehouse Control System (WCS) for inventory comingling and initiate routines to consolidate pallets as appropriate to achieve required levels of pallet storage.

·         Monitor the number of missions created by release of work to the system to ensure its ability to complete the required workload in automation and advise shift supervisor(s) of potential conflicts.

·         Escalates errors and system outages acting as a key liaison between operations, automation provider, and USCS specialist to help resolve the issues.

·         Ensure the data integrity of information utilized in Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Warehouse Control System (WCS) for operational execution.

·         Perform PM (preventative maintenance) as assigned on automation equipment.

·         Participate in continuous improvement teams on warehouse automation.

·         Seek out areas of Automated Process Improvements and Implement Corrective Actions.

·         Maintains a high focus on providing excellent customer service to our internal and external customers

 

The Job Specifics:

·         Location and Department: Automation

·         Reports To: Automation Supervisor

·         Travel Amount: Minimal

·         Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Non- Exempt JOB CODE

 

What We Are Looking For:

The Ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the below qualifications.

·         Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

·         Experience: Some technical training preferred.

 

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

·         Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.

·         Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.

·         Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.

·         Lift overhead when required.

·         May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.

·         Stand and walk for extended periods.

·         Use hands to handle objects, tools