Automation Cell Operator
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Who We Are:
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 OperatorAbout 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!
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What You'llBeDoing:
Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters ensuring equipmentis in ‘ready torun’ state.
Process andmonitorthe flow of the automated storage and retrieval system, through means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achievemaximumthroughput and cases per hour.
Prepare pallets for induction into theroboticstorage and retrieval system.
Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (HMI) and manual intervention.
Communicate and escalate all issuesimpactingproductionimmediatelyto operational leadership.
Contribute to overall system uptime through system preservation, robot recovery, suspect removal, andbothealth actions.
Perform periodic system inspections including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking,componentvalidation.
Report all out of spec conditions and perform root cause corrective action andmaintaincontinuous operation of system components.
Monitor andutilizecommon 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 theroboticstorage and retrievalsystemincluding working in restrictive environments.
Other duties as assigned by leadership.
What You'll Bring:
Be proficient in performing all System Inspection functionsincludingcleaning, lubrication,makingadjustments.
Ability to prioritize work to gainmaximumuptime and throughput from an automated cell.
Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely.
Ability to work independently of supervisor, following procedures and manuals.
Ability tomulti-taskand perform multiple job functions at once.
What It’sLike to Work Here:
You willbe requiredto wear proper PPE (hard hat, cut resistant gloves and sleeves, steel toe boots, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safetyharness)).
You will need the frequent ability tosafely and efficiently lift items weighingup to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
You will be required to stand/walk for up to 12 hours andfrequentlyrequiredto 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.
Mustcomply withall safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
Job Schedule
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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…
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