Automation Technician I: Warehouse Automation Specialist

United States Cold Storage, Inc.; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K and Educational Assistance after

Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days

Company Life Insurance

Additional benefits and perks

Job summary

United States Cold Storage, Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician I to support an automated material handling system in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The role focuses on ensuring ASRS and related automation operate efficiently, diagnosing and resolving errors (physical and IT), and coordinating with WMS, WCS, and PLC interfaces to keep inventory accurately tracked. You will monitor for faults, perform preventative maintenance, participate in continuous improvement, and work across

Qualifications

• Knowledge and working experience with computer systems (prefer WMS and WCS experience)
• Familiar with PLC
• Understand conveyer maintenance and repair
• Familiar with ASRS Cranes and repair
• Proficient in electrical systems
• Good technical understanding and experience with basic computer operation
• Flexibility to work all shifts including weekends

Responsibilities

• Independently monitor WCS interface for potential faults in automation and clear faults per SOPs
• Troubleshoot errors related to the automated warehouse using WMS and WCS
• Monitor WCS for inventory comingling and consolidate pallets as needed
• Track missions and communicate potential workload conflicts to shift supervisor
• Escalate errors and outages as liaison between operations, automation provider, and USCS specialist
• Ensure data integrity in WMS/WCS for operational execution
• Perform preventative maintenance on automation equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement teams on warehouse automation
• Follow automated processes to support warehousing operations

Skills

Clear communication

Multi-tasking

Team-oriented

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Advanced technical training or certificate

Tools

WMS

WCS

PLC

Conveyor maintenance

Job description

United States Cold Storage, Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician I to support an automated material handling system in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The role focuses on ensuring ASRS and related automation operate efficiently, diagnosing and resolving errors (physical and IT), and coordinating with WMS, WCS, and PLC interfaces to keep inventory accurately tracked. You will monitor for faults, perform preventative maintenance, participate in continuous improvement, and work across