Lead Cell Operator

Symbotic; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Lead Cell Operator to manage upkeep and operation of automated adapters interfacing with the Symbotic platform.

You will perform pre-production checks, monitor inbound/outbound flows, and maintain system uptime while following safety procedures and collaborating with on-site teams to hit throughput targets. This role requires English proficiency, the ability to work on-site, and readiness to stand for long shifts in a high-intensity environment.

Qualifications

• Perform system inspections including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking and measurements.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and compliant operations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety commitments daily per OSHA and customer procedures.
• Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters ensuring readiness to run.
• Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system through adapters to maximize throughput.
• Prepare pallets for induction into the storage and retrieval system.
• Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using HMI and manual intervention.
• Assist other team members in system troubleshooting and repairs.
• Analyze recurring faults and determine corrective action.
• Report all out of spec conditions and perform root-cause actions.

Skills

System inspection

Safety compliance

English language

Job description

Who We Are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

As a Lead Cell Operator, you will be responsible for system upkeep and operations of automated adapters used to interface with the Symbotic structure. You will be responsible for assisting with system readiness to achieve performance targets as defined by leadership. You will also be responsible for utilizing Human/Machine Interface terminals to effectively operate equipment.

What we do

The Lead Cell Operator is part of the Customer Operations organization which is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of Symbotic’s robotic material handling system. The Customer Operations organization drives operational excellence by engaging and partnering with our onsite customers to drive best-in‑class quality, safety and system performance.

What you’ll do

• Ensure that the safety commitments in compliance with OSHA, Symbotic, and our customers’ processes and procedures are met daily.
• Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters ensuring equipment is in ‘ready to run’ state.
• Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system, through means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.
• Prepare pallets for induction into the Symbotic storage and retrieval system.
• Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (HMI) and manual intervention.
• Assist other team members in the operation of systems troubleshooting.
• Analyze recurring faults and determine best corrective action.
• Communicate and elevate all issues impacting production immediately to operational leadership.
• Contribute to overall system uptime through system preservation, robot recovery, suspect removal, and bot health actions.
• Make recommendations for process/continuous improvement.
• Perform periodic system inspections including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, component validation.
• Report all out of spec conditions and perform root cause corrective action.
• Maintain continuous operation of system components.
• Monitor and utilize common radio etiquette while obtaining instructions from leadership and operational leads.
• Perform rover bot upkeep to include, but not limited to, replacing wheels, cleaning, ESD brushes, sensors, etc.
• Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the Symbotic Matrix select system to include working in restrictive environments.
• Assist Automation technicians with breakdown calls and continuous system availability.
• Perform basic duties of the Automation Technicians as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

What you’ll need

• Proficient in performing all System Inspection functions including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, current measurements, and checking electrical systems.
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely.
• Shows reliability and maintains satisfactory attendance.
• Produce quality work.
• Ability to maintain required productivity/work expectations.
• Ability to prioritize work to gain maximum uptime and throughput from an automated cell.
• Ability to analyze stoppages and resolve/escalate accordingly.
• Ability to work with limited supervision following system procedures and manuals.
• Ability to Multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once.
• A high sense of urgency.
• Takes critical feedback and recognition positively.
• Must be literate, written and verbal, in English Language.

Our Environment

• There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure.
• You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground.
• Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.
• If the site location is in construction, you will be required to wear proper PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness).
• Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
• Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet. Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $25.00 - $26.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.