Automation Cell Operator - Second Shift

Position Overview

Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices – every employee of CS and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.

The Cell Operator1 is responsible for supporting the daily operation of the automated material handling system, including operating robotic cells, clearing system faults, maintaining supply levels, and using HMI interfaces to execute tasks. The Operator is expected to be fully trained and execute throughput goals on outbound, MIB (Manual Inbound), and overall structure as well as developing proficiency in inbound operations.

Salary: Earn $23.50 per hour

Shift: 6pm–4:30am, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Location: 500 North Street, Windsor Locks, CT

System Operation & Throughput: Operate automated cells in outbound and MIB to meet or exceed hourly rate and throughput goals, availability metrics, product quality, and MTTR (Mean Time to Respond). Operate automated cells in inbound for training, development, and overall team flexibility. Run the cell consistently, being conscious of hourly rate and throughput goals, availability metrics, product quality, and MTTR. Use HMI to execute standard commands and respond to basic system prompts.

Respond and resolve all alarms on assigned cells. Support flow by assisting robotic/manual adjustments and tracking issues that need reported to maintenance.

System Prep, CIM, Supply & Sanitation: Perform pre‑ and post‑shift system checks including pre‑flights, post‑flights, and full Clean, Inspect, Maintain (CIM) procedures. Replenish supplies (stretch wrap, labels, etc.) and notify if restock is needed. Maintain sanitation and 5S standards in work area. Ensure work areas and cell components are cleaned and cleared throughout the shift.

Communication & Flex Support: Use radio to communicate clearly with Control Center (CC), leadership, and co‑workers. Respond to requests for assistance in other locations or flows, showing adaptability and flexibility (i.e., flex into other flows or locations like inbound, staging, support as needed).

System Support: Identify and escape system issues, including but not limited to safety, product or system loss issues, or opportunities. Maintain awareness of system performance and alignment to cell goals. Assist with system recovery and maintain bot cleanliness. Engage in bot wrangling, suspect case collection, and minor flow redirection as required.

Travel: No

Environment: Warehouse (Grocery Warehouse, 50°F to 90°F)

• Paid training provided
• Weekly pay
• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company‑matched 401(k))
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• In certain locations, CS offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes
• Career progression opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee discounts and purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Specialized Knowledge: High School Diploma or GED preferred;
Can think sequentially and understand an order of operations.

Special

Skills:

Experienced and comfortable with computers and Human Machine Interfaces;
Ability to prioritize work to gain maximum uptime and throughput from an automated cell.

Physical abilities: The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45feet, regularly be near railings that are high off the ground, and within restrictive areas of 24in, to stand, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stand/walk for up to 10–12hours and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms, including climbing of steep stairs into the structure.

Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs;
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.

Other: Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including and without limitation to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols;
Ability to work independently of supervisor following procedures and manuals;
Ability to multi‑task and perform multiple job functions at once.

Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Company: CS Wholesale Grocers, LLC

CS Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, CS now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products.