Robotic Ice Production Operator & Palletizer

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Robot Operator to run and troubleshoot the factory robot, bagging and stacking ice on pallets, and operate the forklift as needed.

The role requires reading work orders, monitoring equipment, and ensuring quality with safety as a top priority. The candidate will perform preventive maintenance, participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities, and comply with lockout/tagout procedures while maintaining clean work areas and

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED with the ability to count numbers, use of basic math and complete simple paperwork.
• Must be mechanically inclined and possess basic computer skills.
• Experience running machinery on production line required. Prior robotic technical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate industrial robot used in the manufacturing process, according to specifications and pre-programmed machine control instructions.
• Reads work orders and specifications to determine prescribed setup and operation.
• Enter commands to start robot, observes robotic operation, and monitors screen of machine controller for malfunctions and error messages.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on robot, including minor repairs, changing robot settings, suction cups and heads.
• Learn to start and stop the line when needed.
• Monitor production quality, including regular bag weight checks; make modifications to the production line if weights do not meet specifications.
• Complete daily DVM boards.
• Perform bagging and tying of bags off conveyor equipment.
• Stack a variety of products, ranging from 5lb to 40lb bags onto standard pallets, in a neat fashion, to create square and shippable pallets.
• Help monitor product quality including; bags not properly tied, foreign objects, discolored ice and any deviation from standards.
• Keep the area safe and report potential hazards to supervisor.
• Implement and follow lock out/tag out process and procedures as needed.
• Clean immediate work area and entire facility according to the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
• Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.
• Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Machinery operation

Robotics experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial robot

Forklift operation

Job description

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Robot Operator to run and troubleshoot the factory robot, bagging and stacking ice on pallets, and operate the forklift as needed.

The role requires reading work orders, monitoring equipment, and ensuring quality with safety as a top priority. The candidate will perform preventive maintenance, participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities, and comply with lockout/tagout procedures while maintaining clean work areas and