Warehouse Automation System Operator - 2nd Shift

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Garner, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures seeks a Warehouse Automation Operator to control, interface, and manage our automated warehouse systems to keep material movement smooth for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include fault identification, troubleshooting, data integrity, and coordinating with teams to maximize efficiency while maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Minimum high school diploma or GED and forklift certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with automation/production machines preferred.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks and handle manuals tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and interface with warehouse automation systems.
• Identify and troubleshoot system faults at the operator level.
• Maintain logs and ensure data accuracy for automation processes.
• Direct work areas to maximize efficiency and resolve issues.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Automation/production experience

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HMI (human-machine interface)

Job description

**Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!**At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:****CURRENT PBV EMPLOYEE, please** **login to Workday** **to complete the job application. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.****If you are NOT a current employee, please click “Apply” and complete job application.****Job Description****PURPOSE OF THE JOB**Control, interface and manage Warehouse Automation Systems, keeping the overall system at peak operational levels. To support continuous material movement through PBV’s automated warehouse systems to support both internal and external customers.**RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES*** Complete machine/system interface and operation.* “System Operator” level machine/system fault identification, troubleshooting, issue correction, and cleaning and maintenance.* Resolution of data/transactional errors or issues related to automation systems, software, or programs.* Record keeping/operator log as required.* Direct people/work areas as needed to maximize system efficiency and/or facilitate issue resolution.* Maintain clean and organized work area.* Ensure accuracy and quality of work.* Work in a safe and efficient manner.* Other duties as assigned.**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*** High school diploma or GED.* Must be able to pass fork lift skills assessment and safely operate PBV Material Handling equipment.* Six (6) months of “sit down” fork lift operation experience preferred.* Must have one (1) year of automation/production machine operation outside of PBV warehouse automation or a minimum of three (3) months of proven in-house operation (not including training).* Computer/human machine interface skills.* Mechanical aptitude.* Physical stamina.* Manual dexterity.* Math, reading and writing skills.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.**ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS****Mental Functions**This job is both repetitive and variable depending on the needs of the business.**Physical Functions**Constantly (67% -100%) required to bend and reach. Occasionally (0%-33%) required to walk, stand, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.**EQUIPMENT USED**Single and double fork lifts. Automation systems (to include, but not limited to the following): case conveyor, pallet conveyor, palletizers, stretch wrappers, computers, and human machine interfaces.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES**None.**LANGUAGE SKILLS**Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English.Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.EOE M/F/D/VPepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]**Who We Are**We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond. **What We Do**We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states. We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers’ warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers’ warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business. **What Makes Us Unique**We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s and Keurig Dr. Pepper’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.**What We Look for in Team Members**We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.