Automation Operator

ID Logistics US•Smyrna, TN

About The Position

The Warehouse Automation / System Operator is responsible for the safe and effective operation of warehouse automation machinery, overseeing and operating one or more pieces of equipment. The role may involve handling raw materials and finished goods, removing damaged products or supplies, maintaining product inspection and verification processes, and performing basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to keep equipment operating efficiently.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2 years of previous production line or automation experience in manufacturing or warehousing is preferred, preferably in bottling or food.
Ability to continuously lift 20–45 pounds.
Must maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Must be capable of continuous standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and grasping.
Must be analytical, technologically competent, and mechanically inclined.
Good oral and written communication, analytical, and mechanical skills.
Experience with pallets and pallet handling, such as operating a forklift or stacking and bundling product.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-speed machinery and equipment, such as high-output or high-performance equipment, fast-paced production, or warehouse automation.
Experience operating a palletizer, including building pallets and managing pallet changeovers.
Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting, including electronic settings, machine speeds, gauge pressures, basic troubleshooting, resolving faults or alarms, and resetting equipment.
Experience with sanitation procedures and food safety practices, including identifying risks.
Experience performing minor mechanical repairs, such as clearing jams, using tools, and making basic equipment adjustments.
Experience with preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and monitor warehouse automation machine centers, including their graphic user interfaces, to ensure efficient operation.
Perform an initial equipment inspection at the start of each shift.
Complete required sanitation and quality assurance checks, and ensure equipment and tanks are clean and free of debris and foreign objects.
Maintain records and logs, and complete documentation associated with equipment start-up, operation, downtime, and shut-down.
Maintain a clean work area through good housekeeping and adhere to safety standards.
Perform preventative, predictive, and autonomous maintenance on equipment as required.
Complete centerline and clean, inspect, and lubrication points for all equipment each shift.
Keep machines supplied with materials; troubleshoot and address equipment stops; and coordinate with maintenance to expedite repairs as needed.
Adjust equipment settings to optimize efficiency and maximize case output.
Perform miscellaneous tasks in equipment and warehouse areas, including facility grounds.
Ensure the quality of finished products and completed pallets.
Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report observed noncompliance.
Observe company safety rules and assist with enforcement as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.