Automation Cell Operator

About the role

At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We're a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success. Every item you pick, scan, pack, and ship safely plays a role in getting the right products to our stores and into the hands of Canadians who rely on us. We're looking for team members who are motivated, reliable, and ready to contribute to meaningful work every day. If you're looking for hands-on work in a supportive, safety-focused environment, this opportunity is for you. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger. Job Title Automation Cell Operator About This Role: = Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire a permanent Cell Operator for our brand-new, fully automated 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON! Do you want to learn more about what a career looks like with Giant Tiger Wholesale? Paste this link in your browser and check out our video here: https://youtu.be/fdz66L7FBgU What You'll Be Do ing : 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 robotic storage and retrieval system. Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (HMI) and manual intervention. 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. Perform periodic system inspections including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking , component validation. Report all out of spec conditions and perform root cause corrective action and 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 robotic storage and retrieval system including working in restrictive environments. Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Be proficient in performing all System Inspection functions including cleaning, lubrication , making adjustments .
• 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.
• What It's Like to Work Here:
• You will be required to wear proper PPE (hard hat, cut resistant gloves and sleeves, steel toe boots, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness )) .
• You will need the frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
• You will be required to stand/walk for up to 12 hours and frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• 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.
• Job 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
• Internal Close Date:
• FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Please apply by June 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
• Internal candidates must include a resume when applying to this role.
• Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.
• Hourly Rate
• $19.43
• What Giant Tiger Offers:
• Retirement Support : We automatically contribute 6% of your annual earnings to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan account for you, fully funded by the company for all permanent, full-t

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