OPERATIONS AUTOMATION ASSOCIATE

Requirements

• Maintain an understanding of WMS, WCS, and IT integration
• 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
• Educational Assistance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Company Life Insurance