Niveau de rémunération :
Niveau 2 - Centre de distribution
Description du poste :
Job Description:
Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire an Automation System Operator for our fully automated 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON! The Automation System Operator will oversee the safe, efficient operation of the automated system, ensuring compliance with OSHA and Giant Tiger standards. Key responsibilities include monitoring system and robotic vehicle performance, scheduling and coordinating maintenance, and troubleshooting software or equipment issues in collaboration with the whole Automation team. The position also involves maintaining detailed logs, training team members, and serving as the on-site software expert to keep production running smoothly.
This is a temporary position that ends on December 28th with the possibility of extension.

Giant Tiger Wholesale - We can offer:

• Starting wage of $19.95/hour!
• Additional $2/hour for hours worked 9:00pm - 6:00am
• Automatic milestone wage increases at 1040 hours, 2080 hours, 4160 hours and annually after that;
• Giant Tiger Store Discount - 20% on clothing, 10% on grocery!
• Full medical and dental benefits available
• 24/7 access to onsite gym; games room and full Micromarket in lunch room with subsidized snacks and meals,
• Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year;
• Paid overtime over 44 hours;
• Committed Health & Safety Culture from day one!

Automation System Operator Highlights

• Ensure that the safety commitments in compliance with OSHA, Giant Tiger, and our customers’ processes and procedures are met daily.
• Monitor system performance and availability of both personnel and automated robotic vehicles.
• Work with customer to schedule and produce orders and receive inventory.
• Troubleshoot system stoppages and determine best course of action to maintain system up-time.
• Effectively communicate and troubleshoot software issues with off-site software engineers and on-site management team.
• Operate system via custom GUI. Ensure safe and proper operation of system.
• Plan daily activities and coordinate system maintenance with maintenance personnel and Automation Manager based upon daily needs of warehouse operations.
• Maintain accurate logs of major events. Become the on-site software expert with an excellent understanding of system interrelations and consequences.
• Assess cause of automated robotic vehicle failure, examine log files and take detailed notes and alert service personnel.
• Assist and train other automation team operators in troubleshooting and repairs of any equipment as required, consistent with level of experience and training.
• Communicate with tier support to drive system production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Automation System Operator Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in an Information Systems, Computer and/or automation experience desired.
• Experience to lead and guide employees on daily standard work.
• Strong communication skill to be able to effectively communicate cross-functionally.
• Brings strong organizational skills to ensure overall systems is operating efficiently.
• Ability to learn new equipment and assist team members as needed.
• Ability to Multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once.
• 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.

Universal accountabilities for employees are:

• Working with full commitment on work assigned by Manager
• Working effectively as required by level of role
• Giving Manager best advice
• Staying within Giant Tiger policies and values

Automation System Operator, Job Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour shifts, 2 weeks on days, 2 weeks on nights

Sample shift schedule:

• Week 1 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 2 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 3 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 4 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

CLOSE DATE: This job will close to internal applications on Thursday September 11, 2025 at 11:59 pm
* all internal applicants must include a resume with their applications for this job*
Date de fin du contrat :
2025-12-28
Demande de poste :
JR129208
Tigre Géant souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et s’engage à exécuter des procédures d’emploi justes.
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Durant notre processus de recrutement, nous sommes à la recherche d’une personne qui non seulement saura perfectionner ses connaissances dans son nouveau rôle, mais contribuera également à promouvoir notre culture de diversité, d’égalité et d’inclusion.
Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation durant votre recherche d’emploi chez Tigre Géant, veuillez communiquer avec nous au :
careers@gianttiger.com

Please refer the Job description for details