Automation Cell Operator

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 Operator

Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire a permanent

Cell Operator for our brand-new, fully automated 660,000 square foot distributioncentrein 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:

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 theroboticstorage and retrieval system. Assesscauseof system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (HMI) and manual intervention.

Communicate and elevate all issuesimpactingproduction immediatelyto 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,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.

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.

You willbe required to 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 weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs. You willbe 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.

Must comply withall safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.

Rotating 12‑hour shifts:

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 candidates must include a resume when applying to this role.

Hourly Rate $19.43

The expected pay rate for this position is listed above, and Giant Tiger offers guaranteed increases based on cumulative hours worked. Please note that overnight shifts and working in our cold storage location…