Cell Operator

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 

The Cell Operatoris responsible for operating, monitoring, andmaintainingSymbotic’s automated adapters and supporting equipment to ensureoptimal system readiness and performance. This role plays a key part in daily production by performing system checks, managing automated flow, troubleshooting stoppages, and using Human/Machine Interface (HMI) terminals tosafely and efficiently operate equipment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and capable of supporting automation uptime in a fast-paced environment. 

Whatyou’ll do 

• Utilize HMI screens, system dashboards, and basic PLC status information toidentify equipment conditions and support troubleshooting efforts. 

• Monitor automated equipment and system performance to support safe and efficient operations. 

• Perform pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is ready for production. 

• Prepare pallets and materials for induction into the automated system. 

• Respond to equipment stoppages and system alerts by following established recovery procedures. 

• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), andcomply with company, customer, and site safety requirements. 

• Support system uptime through suspect removal, equipment recovery, and basic troubleshooting activities. 

• Identify, document, and escalate equipment, system, or safety concerns. 

• Communicate production-impacting issues to operations and site leadership. 

• Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and housekeeping activities tomaintain equipment readiness. 

• Assist Automation Technicians with troubleshooting and system recovery efforts as needed. 

• Recover robotic vehicles within the automation structure when required. 

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow 5S standards. 

• Use effective communication to coordinate work with team members and leadership. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

What you’ll need 

• Technical trainingpreferred (or equivalent work experience with automated equipment). 

• Minimum 1 year of experience inproduction automation, or warehouse environments. 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety. 

• Proficiency in performing systemmaintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubrication and tolerance checking. 

• Ability to prioritize tasks to maximize uptime and throughput within an automated environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently using procedures, manuals, and operational documentationand troubleshoot minor system issues. 

Our Environment 

• Site-based position.  

• The employee isfrequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. 

• The employeefrequently needs to work at heights of up to 45 feet and in confined spaces as narrow as 24 inches. This includes tasks that require standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

• Must adhere to all safety requirements and protocols, including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout and fall protection safety protocols. 

• You will need to climb steep stairs to access the structure and maybe required to regularly walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation setup. 

• 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. 

Loquenecesitamos 

ElOperador de Celda esresponsable deoperar,monitorear ymantenerlosadaptadoresautomatizados de Symbotic ylosequipos desoporte paragarantizar lapreparación y elrendimientoóptimos delsistema. Estafuncióndesempeña unpapel claveen laproduccióndiariamediante larealización deverificaciones delsistema, lagestión delflujoautomatizado, laresolución deparosoperativos y eluso determinales deInterfaz Humano-Máquina (HMI) paraoperarlosequipos de formasegura yeficiente. Elcandidato idealestáorientado a laseguridad,cuenta con aptitudesmecánicas y escapaz derespaldar ladisponibilidad delossistemas deautomatizaciónen unentorno deritmoacelerado. 

Loqueharás 

• Utilizarpantallas HMI,paneles de control delsistema einformaciónbásica delestado de PLC paraidentificarcondiciones delequipo yapoyarlosesfuerzos deresolución deproblemas. 

• Monitorearlosequiposautomatizados y elrendimiento delsistema pararespaldaroperacionesseguras yeficientes. 

• Realizarinspecciones previas a laoperación paragarantizarque elequipoestélisto para laproducción. 

• Preparartarimas ymateriales parasuingreso alsistemaautomatizado. 

• Responder aparos deequipos yalertas delsistemasiguiendolosprocedimientos derecuperaciónestablecidos. 

• Cumplir contodoslosprocedimientos deseguridad,incluyendo Lockout/Tagout (LOTO),asícomo conlosrequisitos deseguridad de laempresa, elcliente y el sitio. 

• Apoyar ladisponibilidad delsistemamediante laremoción deproductossospechosos,recuperación deequipos yactividadesbásicas deresolución deproblemas. 

• Identificar,documentar yescalarproblemasrelacionados conequipos,sistemas oseguridad. 

• Comunicar aOperaciones y alliderazgo del sitiocualquierproblemaqueimpacte laproducción. 

• Realizaractividadesrutinarias delimpieza,inspección yorden paramantener ladisponibilidad delosequipos. 

• Apoyar alosTécnicos deAutomatizaciónenactividades dediagnóstico yrecuperación delsistemacuando seanecesario. 

• Recuperarvehículosrobóticosdentro de laestructura deautomatizacióncuando serequiera. 

• Mantener unárea detrabajolimpia yorganizadasiguiendolosestándares 5S. 

• Utilizarunacomunicaciónefectiva paracoordinaractividades concompañeros deequipo yliderazgo. 

• Realizarotrasfuncionessegún seasignen. 

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Loquenecesitarás 

• Seprefiereformacióntécnica (oexperiencialaboralequivalente conequiposautomatizados). 

• Mínimo 1año deexperienciaenautomatización deproducción oentornos dealmacén. 

• Granatención aldetalle ycompromiso con laseguridad. 

• Dominio detareas demantenimiento delsistemacomolimpieza,lubricación yverificación detolerancias. 

• Capacidad parapriorizartareas con el fin demaximizar ladisponibilidad yproductividaden unentornoautomatizado. 

• Capacidaddemostrada paratrabajar de formaindependienteutilizandoprocedimientos,manuales ydocumentaciónoperativa,asícomo para resolverproblemasmenores delsistema.

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Nuestroentorno 

• Posiciónbasadaen sitio. 

• Elempleadodeberácaminar confrecuencia yalcanzarobjetosutilizando las manos ylosbrazos. 

• Elempleadofrecuentementenecesitarátrabajaraalturas de hasta 45 pies (13.7 metros) yenespaciosconfinados de hasta 24pulgadas (61 cm) de ancho. Estoincluyetareasquerequierenpermanecer de pie,subir,mantener elequilibrio,inclinarse,arrodillarse,agacharse ogatear. 

• Elempleadodeberálevantar y/o moverregularmente hasta 50 libras (22.7 kg). 

• Debecumplir contodoslosrequisitos yprotocolos deseguridad,incluyendo, entreotros, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) yprotocolos deprotección contracaídas. 

• Seránecesariosubirescalerasempinadaspara acceder a laestructura ypuederequerirsesubir ybajarescalerasregularmente paradesplazarsedentro delsistemaautomatizado. 

• Trabajaráregularmentecerca debarandalesubicados a granaltura. 

• Estarásujeto acondicionesambientales conprotección contra lasinclemencias deltiempo,aunque nonecesariamente contraloscambios detemperatura. 

• Debe sercapaz detrabajarentemperaturasqueoscilan entre32 °F y 105 °F (0 °C a 40.5 °C). 

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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.

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