Warehouse Automation Technician

Overview

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is seeking entry-level Warehouse Automation Technicians to join the warehouse distribution and customer fulfillment center team in Wilmer, TX (20 miles south of Dallas). The location is off I-45 at Exit 269. This role involves operating equipment, troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, controlling processes from a computer, and maintaining accurate records and data as part of a work team focused on keeping the operation flowing and meeting performance goals.

• Operate automated distribution processes and equipment; troubleshoot faults and support maintenance activities.
• Monitor and control processes from computer systems; maintain accurate data and records.
• Advance through growing levels of skill in the automation technology used in the distribution center.
• Support the Automated Layer Picking System (ALPS): resolve faults, reset conveyors/cranes, restack products after spills, and address pallet issues.
• Support Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems: recover AGVs that error out, clean, and determine when to take AGVs out of service.

• 18 years of age or older; high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Ability to wear required safety PPE (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes).
• Willingness to work any shift, including rotating shifts; ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Reliability, eagerness to learn new systems, sense of urgency, and bias for action.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams; strong written and verbal communication; basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and problem-solve within manufacturing/materials handling environments; experience with warehouse management systems (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder/Red Prairie or SAP) is a plus.
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs; push/pull up to 50 lbs; tolerate standing, walking, and working in varying temperatures; use of basic hand tools; ability to access confined/enclosed areas.

• Most work schedules are 12-hour shifts with shift differentials:
  Fixed Day (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM) or Fixed Night (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) or Rotating Day/Night shifts (rotation every 2 or 4 weeks, department dependent).
• Starting pay: $22.50 per hour; 12-hour shift differentials range from $2.00 to $3.50 per hour.
• Compensation varies by location, role, credentials, skills, and experience; total rewards include salary, bonus (if applicable), and benefits.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k) with company contributions, retirement benefits, paid holidays and vacation, and wellness programs from Day 1; relocation is not provided.

Full benefit packages on Day 1, a respectful and safety-focused work environment, and opportunities for on-the-job skill development with state-of-the-art automation technology. The company supports equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate. E-Verify participation where required by law.

Procter & Gamble is a global leader in consumer packaged goods, with brands such as Tide, Bounty, Charmin, Gillette, Pampers, Crest, Old Spice, Pantene, and more. This role offers the chance to influence product handling and quality within a diverse and ethical workplace.