Compensation Grade:
Grade 3 - DC
Job Description:
Lead Cell Operator
Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire a permanent Lead Cell Operator for our brand-new, fully automated 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON! GTW can offer paid material handling equipment training, full medical/dental benefits, a store discount and 24/7 onsite gym access.
You will be responsible for system upkeep and operations of automated adapters used to interface with the robotic structure. You will be responsible for assisting with system readiness to achieve performance targets as defined by leadership. You will also be responsible for utilizing Human/Machine Interface terminals to effectively operate equipment.
We are looking for individuals who are searching for long-term career options where job advancement is encouraged! If that is you, you can look forward to a career with milestone rate increases, job growth and profit-sharing with GTW.

Giant Tiger Wholesale - We can offer:

• Starting wage of $22.58/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/dental benefits available
• 24/7 access to onsite gym; games room and full Micro market in lunchroom with subsidized snacks and meals
• Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year
• Committed Health & Safety Culture from day one!

Accountabilities:

• Ensure that the safety commitments in compliance with OSHA, Symbotic, and our customers’ processes and procedures are met daily
• Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters ensuring equipment is in ‘ready to run’ state
• Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system, through means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour
• Prepare pallets for induction into the Symbotic storage and retrieval system
• Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (HMI) and manual intervention
• Assist other team members in the operation of systems troubleshooting
• Analyze recurring faults and determine best corrective action.
• Communicate and escalate all issues impacting production immediately to operational leadership
• Contribute to overall system uptime through system preservation, robot recovery, suspect removal, and bot health actions
• Make recommendations for process/continuous improvement.
• Perform periodic system inspections including: cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, component validation
• Report all out of spec conditions and perform root cause corrective action
• Maintain continuous operation of system components
• Monitor and utilize common radio etiquette while obtaining instructions from leadership and operational leads
• Perform rover bot upkeep to include, but not limited to, replacing wheels, cleaning, ESD brushes, sensors, etc.
• Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the Symbotic Matrix select system to include working in restrictive environments
• Assist Automation technicians with breakdown calls and continuous system availability
• Perform basic duties of the Automation Technicians as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience or certification in electronics, automotive, automation, manufacturing or equivalent field preferred
• 3 years of experience with mechanical automation systems, educational or training equivalent
• Strong experience in performing all System Inspection functions including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, current measurements, and checking electrical systems
• Ability to prioritize work to gain maximum uptime and throughput from an automated cell.
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely.
• Ability to work independently of supervisor following procedures and manuals
• Ability to multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once.

Physical Requirements:

• 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 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 where you may need to be able to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols

Schedule:

• Rotating 12 hour shifts:

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 applicants on April 10 2025 at 11:59 pm
* all internal applicants must include a resume with their applications for this job*
Job Requisition:
JR126980
Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
Are you interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!
During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.
If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact
careers@gianttiger.com

Please refer the Job description for details