Automation Systems Facilitator

Coke Florida Careers•Tampa, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is seeking an Automation Systems Facilitator for its Tampa Distribution Center. The role operates computer systems for the automated warehouse, including horizontal conveyors, infeed/outfeed units, robotic palletizing and depalletizing cells, and custom software. The facilitator plans and participates in daily activities with the system maintenance team and warehouse supervisors, and works to maintain efficient, safe, and productive warehouse operations. The schedule starts at 7:00 a.m. and runs until finish, Sunday and Tuesday through Friday. This position requires physical activity, including lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, squatting, kneeling, bending, standing, and walking, as well as handling objects and visually identifying defective parts.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 2 years of beverage industry experience.
Demonstrated technical ability and willingness to learn new equipment and assist team members.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and clearly articulate relevant ideas, opinions, and information.
Ability to lift, push, and pull; reach above head height; squat, kneel, bend, and reach.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to grasp and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to visually identify defective parts.

Nice To Haves

Beverage industry experience focused on manufacturing or warehousing.
Experience in a computer or automation environment.
Working knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Passion for technology and willingness to leverage existing capabilities while developing new skill sets.

Responsibilities

Monitor and troubleshoot system constraints using custom software and balance resources as needed to run efficiently.
Monitor system buffers, assess system stoppages, and determine the best course of action to maintain system uptime.
Manage inventory within the automated warehouse system and SAP, including SKU management and shorts management.
Maintain an accurate log of major events and issues, and routinely create and distribute shift performance reports.
Direct associates to respond to and clear system alarms in a prioritized and timely manner.
Escalate serious issues to on-site or off-site customer support and automation managers.
Provide system-performance feedback to supplier engineers, internal engineers, technicians, and the on-site leadership team.
Apply learned system knowledge, relay relevant information to engineers, and modify procedures as needed.
Assist and train other associates in troubleshooting and repairs as directed.
Maintain and enforce health, safety, hygiene, and security standards.
Recommend and implement processes to improve automation productivity and the quality and safety of warehouse operations.