Controls Technician I

Cencora; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a maintenance technician to support our distribution services. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing materials handling equipment and automated picking systems, with preventive maintenance to keep warehouse operations productive.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of related experience and a strong electrical background. CAD/IPB reading skills and familiarity with PLCs/HMIs are required. Competitive hourly pay and DOE.

Qualifications

• Requires technical vocational training or equivalent.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Tech/maintenance experience in distribution centers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System error conditions and repairs.
• Performs maintenance, modifications, and upgrades of MHE/APS controls.
• Assesses equipment efficiency and implements necessary modifications.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure productivity in warehouse operations.
• Maintains CMMS/EAM system for repairs and maintenance.
• Manages inventory of spare parts.
• Willingness to work extra hours to meet productivity targets.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• One to two years related experience; strong electrical background preferred.

Skills

MHE knowledge

Electrical systems

PLC/HMI

CAD/IPB diagrams

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational training

Tools

RSLogix

Sort Director

GSMi

IPoint

Flex Sort

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business.

Summary Of Role

Shift Details

Will be set to meet business needs.

Pay

$28.50/hr - $32.00/hr (DOE)

Location

12577 Stateline Rd, Olive Branch, MS, 38654

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System-related error conditions occurring in the Distribution Center and repairs appropriately.
• Performs maintenance, modifications, and/or system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls.
• Assesses the efficiency of materials handling equipment and automated picking systems and follows necessary modifications.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks to ensure continued productivity with warehouse operations.
• Maintains CMMS/EAM system on repairs required and performed on equipment in the Distribution Center.
• Manages the inventory of spare parts.
• Willingness to work extra hours to meet productivity targets is required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Normally requires one (1) to two (2) years related and progressively responsible experience; strong electrical background preferred.

Education

• Requires some technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Skills And Knowledge

• Technical and operational knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and systems. Aptitude for repair and maintenance activities.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD layouts, illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) diagrams, and electrical circuitry diagrams and drawings.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues. Issues may include testing, replacement or repair electrical systems including three phase or single-phase electrical systems up to 600volts, AC or DC motors, power supplies, frequency drives, servo drives, transformers, motor starters, proximity sensors, encoders, photo eyes, programmable logic controllers (PLC), HMI’s, PLC Inputs/Outputs.
• Ability to test equipment and instrumentation systems including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) preferred. Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder and block logic. Ability to load programs or configure PLC’s, HMI, scanners
• Computer software experience including MS office (Excel, Word, IM), MHE software such as RSLogix, Sort Director, GSMi, IPoint, Flex Sort, etc.
• Analytical skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently. Ability to identify facilities‑related maintenance problems and implement standard courses of action to resolve problems within established project timeframes and administrative and technical requirements.
• Needs supervisor input for complex issues but can independently resolve routine troubleshooting.
• Computer hardware experience includes the installation and setup of hard drives, RAM, network cards, monitor cards, and motherboards.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Contract Type

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation