Warehouse Team Lead Automation Technician

Ultipro; Plainfield, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS in Plainfield, IN is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead Automation Technician to oversee the automated material handling systems in our distribution facility.

You will perform preventive maintenance on conveyors and sortation equipment, troubleshoot PLCs, lead a small team, and maintain safety and maintenance records. Shift: Sun–Tue 6am–6pm, Wed 6am–12pm. This on-site role requires a technical Associate’s degree or equivalent experience and at least five years in 3PL warehousing.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in 3PL/fulfillment or distribution.
• Proficient with MS Office and AutoCAD; PLC experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors and related equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot equipment including conveyors, sortation systems, and related machinery.
• Repair or replace control devices and drive systems as needed.
• Set up and operate welding and metalworking equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs from Omron, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Keyence, and Siemens.

Skills

Conveyor maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Welding

Electrical systems

AutoCAD

Analytical skills

Warehouse experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Outlook

Word

Access

Job description

Warehouse Team Lead Automation Technician

Job Category: Facilities

Requisition Number: WAREH049630

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $34 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Plainfield, IN 46231, USA

Description

Warehouse Service Technician Team Lead

Shift: Sunday-Tuesday 6am to 6pm. Wednesday 6a-12p

Look what you’ll get by joining the GEODISteam!

• Get Good Money– Fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities.
• Get the Right Job/Right Schedule– Part-time, full-time, seasonal – days, nights, weekends, and even gig work. We have the job and shift you want.*
• Get Paid Early– Payday as early as you want. Access your earnings on demand.
• Get Free Healthcare– Access to telemedicine from day 1 at no cost. Other benefit options include healthcare, dental, and vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period.*
• Get a Break– Paid holidays, time off, short-term disability, and new parent leave are a few of the ways we support time away from work to take care of your life.*
• Stay Safe– We pride ourselves on a safe, clean, and healthy work environment for everyone.
• Get a Voice– We are always asking our teammates to tell us how to make their experience working at GEODIS even better.
• Get Promoted– When you are ready to take the next step in your career, we will be there to support you. We promote about 10% of our warehouse workers each year.
• Get a Boost– Our "GEODISCompassion Fund" makes one-time grants to teammates who have experienced unexpected catastrophes.
• Get Involved– Volunteer in your community or donate to the "GEODISFoundation" or "GEODISCompassion Fund".
• Have FUN– Work with fun, supportive people just like you!
• Find Your Place– We value diversity and seek to provide an inclusive culture. Join an Employee Resource Group, participate in an international lunch, or celebrate your heritage to find your place of belonging.
• Find Your Future– Whether you are interested in the opportunity to work seasonally or looking to launch your career,GEODISis the place!

*Eligibility varies based on location, job, employee type, or length of service.

What you will be doing:

• Perform service and regular preventative maintenance work on conveyor systems including fabricate, install and repair conveyor systems as planned while keeping appropriate maintenance records.
• Test and trouble shoot problems with equipment, conveyors, v-belt transfers, Bombay unit sortation system, carton erectors, banding machines, MCC cabinets, stretch wrappers, vision systems, scanners, printers, facility systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevators), forklifts, and anything else associated with the operation of a distribution facility.
• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed
• Set up and operate welders, drill press, grinder, hand tools and other metal working equipment as necessary.
• Troubleshoot micro controllers like Omron, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Keyence, and Siemens PLCs with the ability to identify correct I/O points as well as match the addressing with machine schematic

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent analytical / problem solving skills required.
• 3PL warehousing, distribution center or fulfillment experience preferred
• Varied industrial or distribution background is a plus. Key industries include food and beverage, retail and apparel, FMCG, healthcare, and automotive
• PC literate with proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, and AutoCAD

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.

More about GEODIS

GEODIS is a global third-party logistics provider (3PL for short) powering the supply chains of some of the top brands and manufacturers. Our legacy of excellence in supply chain solutions spans decades. Come find your future with us as we shape the future of logistics. Visit www.workatGEODIS.com to learn more.

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