OPERATIONS AUTOMATION ASSOCIATE

United State Cold Storage Inc / USCS • Minooka, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves maintaining an understanding of WMS, WCS, and IT integration to ensure effective and efficient operations. The associate will follow automated processes, troubleshoot electric mechanical controls, and optimize existing automated material handling equipment. A key part of the role is to optimize/troubleshoot and understand Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs, and work closely with vendors to investigate and integrate solutions. The position requires the ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. The associate will monitor the Warehouse Control System (WCS) interface for potential faults, clear machine faults according to SOPs, and may need to physically move product to resolve issues. Utilizing the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and WCS to troubleshoot errors related to the automated warehouse is also a responsibility. The role includes monitoring WCS for inventory comingling and initiating routines to consolidate pallets, as well as monitoring the number of missions created to ensure workload completion and advising shift supervisors of potential conflicts. The associate will escalate errors and system outages, acting as a liaison between operations, automation providers, and specialists to resolve issues. Ensuring data integrity in WMS and WCS for operational execution, performing preventative maintenance on automation equipment, and participating in continuous improvement teams on warehouse automation are also key duties. The role requires seeking out areas for automated process improvements and implementing corrective actions, while maintaining a high focus on excellent customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Some technical training preferred.
• 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, or controls.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
• Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
• Operate a registered motor vehicle if apart of daily tasks.
• Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
• Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
• Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
• Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
• Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
• Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in safety and educational training programs.

Nice To Haves

• Some technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield available after 30 days of service, if elected.
• Company Life Insurance.
• A variety of additional benefits and perks.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Additional disability benefit, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Spouse Life Insurance, Voluntary Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Commuter accounts, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, MARC performance incentives, Perfect attendance, Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED