Cell Operator
Listed on 2026-05-30
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Software Development
Robotics
Who we are
With its A.I.
-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
What we need
Symboticis seeking a Cell Operator ,you willbe responsible forsystem upkeep and operations of automated adapters used to interface withthe
Symboticstructure. You willbe responsible forassistingwith system readiness to achieve performance targets as defined by leadership. You will alsobe responsible for utilizing
Human/Machine Interface terminals to effectivelyoperateequipment.
What we do
The Cell Operator is part of the Customer Operations organization whichis responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of Symbotic’srobotic material handling system. The Customer Operations organization drives operational excellence by engaging and partnering with our onsite customers to drive best-in-class quality,safetyand system performance.
Whatyou’lldo
Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters ensuring equipment is in ‘ready to run’ 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 the Symboticstorage and retrieval system.
Assesscauseof system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (HMI) and manual intervention.
Communicate and escalate all issuesimpactingproductionimmediatelyto operational leadership.
Contribute tooverall 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 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 theSymbotic
Matrix select system to include working in restrictive environments.Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Whatyou’llneed
Associate degree or equivalent experience or certification in electronics, automotive, automation,manufacturingor equivalent field preferred.
A minimum of 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems, educational or training equivalent.
Be proficient in performing all System Inspection functions including:cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, current measurements, and checking electrical systems.
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 to Multi-taskand perform multiple job functions at once.
Our Environment __
There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure.
You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground.
Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.
If the site location isinconstruction, you willbe required to wear proper PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness).
Frequent ability tosafely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and isfrequentlyrequiredto walk and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is routinelyrequiredtowork 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,…
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