Warehouse Automation Technician

Warehouse Automation Technician

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. Our portfolio includes Tide, Bounty, Charmin, Gillette, Pampers, Crest, Old Spice, Pantene, and many more. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

We are currently looking for entry level Warehouse Automation Technicians to join our warehouse distribution and customer fulfillment center team in Wilmer, TX located 20 miles south of Dallas, Texas. We are conveniently located right off I-45 at Exit 269.

Warehouse Automation Technicians are hired as members of a work team. Technician work teams are responsible for keeping the operation flowing, for meeting performance goals and for maintaining the high level of quality that consumers expect from our products. Our technicians develop and demonstrate skills in the automated distribution operational processes, including operating equipment, troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, controlling processes from a computer, and maintaining accurate records and data. From the beginning, you will be getting involved, impacting situations, and influencing business-related problems. We hire you at entry level and you advance by demonstrating growing levels of various skills.

We are currently hiring for the following departments:

• Automated Layer Picking System Equipment Owner (ALPS) - Responsible for resolving faults and troubleshooting losses on the equipment to ensure the Automated Layer Picking System (ALPS) department runs smoothly. This may include but is not limited to resolving twisted pallets, resetting conveyors, resetting crane errors, manually restacking products if a spill occurs.
• Automated Guided Vehicle Equipment Owner (AGV) - Technicians who oversee recovering their equipment whenever errors occur as well as keeping their equipment at base condition. Recover any AGVs that error out, clean the AGVs, know when to take AGV out of service.

We offer you:

• Very competitive pay
• Job stability and full-time employment
• Promote from within possible future opportunities for advancement
• A respectful work environment that is obsessed with Safety
• Full benefit packages on Day 1 including paid holidays; paid vacation; life, medical, dental and disability insurance; retirement benefits (company-paid profit-sharing plan + 401K savings plan); health & wellness programs.
• Employment with a global company that improves the lives of billions of consumers and provides trusted brands that people count on to take care of themselves and their families
• Training and on-the-job skill development on new, state of the art advanced automation technology
• The chance to influence the handling and quality of our products
• Challenging work and continuous learning
• Mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance

We are seeking individuals who have the following qualities:

• Reliable and eager to learn new systems and technology at a quick pace
• Sense of urgency and bias for action to deliver expected results
• Successfully manages multiple priorities, can operate under pressure, can internally assess risk and knows when to ask for help
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multi-functional teams, both internal and external to the site
• Ability to use computerized administration systems (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Maintaining accurate records and data
• Display strong technical, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Flow to the work mentality and hungry learner
• Willing to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior experience is preferred but not required. P&G provides on-the-job training for many roles.

We are looking for individuals with the following skills:

• Ability to own technical systems and processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Experience operating manufacturing or material handling equipment
• Strong technical, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Experience in Warehouse, Distribution Center, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Quality Assurance
• Working computer knowledge
• Warehouse management systems such as JDA/Blue Yonder/Red Prairie or SAP
• Detailed oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast moving environment

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, lower and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Push & pull objects up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to work at heights & climb stairs/ladders/platforms, etc., on and around equipment
• Stand, sit, and /or walk for long periods of time. Surface: Concrete, gravel, asphalt (uneven surfaces), and equipment.
• The ability to use basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, etc.
• Twist bend at the knees, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and reach
• The ability to meet the requirements of safe operation and personal safety, including wearing hearing protection, eye protection, and foot protection, and the ability to respond appropriately to various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment startup, evacuation, fire, etc.
• Operate a computer keyboard to input and access data, and phone as well as scanners and electronic interfaces.
• Efficiently operate high speed-equipment
• The ability to enter and work in enclosed areas.
• The ability to work in extreme temperatures both hot and cold, generally in warehouse conditions including wide variances in temperature, dust and dirt.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Able to wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes)
• Be willing to work any shift including some rotating shifts

Work Schedule:

• Work schedule depends on the role and could include some combination of days, nights, or rotational schedules to support the business. Most work schedules are 12-hour shifts and include additional Shift Differential Pay to compensate for the extended shifts. Any changes to the work schedules will be communicated with advanced notice.

Schedule options include:

• Fixed Day Shift (6:00AM - 6:30PM)
• Fixed Night Shift (6:00PM - 6:30AM)
• Rotating Day and Night Shift (rotating between day and night shift is every 2 or 4 weeks, based on department)

Starting Pay: $22.50 per Hour

12-Hour Shift Differentials: Range from $2.00 to $3.50 per hour, based on Work Schedule

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

Just so you know:

• Health and well-being is a top priority for us at P&G.
• Relocation expenses will not be provided.
• We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
• Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ's, please click HERE.
• Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.
• Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided