Silo Technician

Warehouse Job at IKEA

You care about making a positive impact in the world. A warehouse job at IKEA is so much more than moving things from A to B. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness.

What You'll Be Doing Day To Day

Assume primary responsibility for the silo automation Material Flow Control System (MFC). Maintain the silo Warehouse Management System (WMS), including stock keeping processes and storage strategies. Respond to silo related system issues, troubleshoot effectively, and report disruptions promptly. Operate and perform routine maintenance on conveyors, cranes, and other automation/silo related machinery. Maintain regular communication with operational partners to support daily unit goals. Proactively follow established working routines to minimize silo downtime and contribute to positive silo operations. Coordinate and support third party suppliers performing silo maintenance, system updates, or other technical tasks related to the silo and its components. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across all areas of the fulfillment unit. Contribute to a strong IKEA culture that values diversity and inclusion for all co workers and customers. Support high performing daily operations by developing and optimizing automation system capabilities with a proactive, end to end fulfillment mindset. Handle system errors, perform minor bug fixes, and maintain a neat, clean environment to ensure peak machine performance. Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and mechanical problems, and perform repairs as needed to maximize system uptime. Implement and coordinate Level 0 support, conducting analysis during disturbances and responding to disruptions or system configuration failures. Lead system deployments, including implementing system developments, configuring operations, and building the necessary competencies to operate automated solutions. Act as a change agent by supporting leaders and co workers during system, process, or operational shifts. Monitor and follow up on automation KPIs, creating action plans to improve performance in line with defined system setups.

Together As A Team

We're the team behind the scenes that make the IKEA products available to the many people. As a diverse mix of co-workers we use our supply process expertise to balance range and space capacity with forecasting and ordering to provide customers with high availability while minimizing costs. If you've wonder who's responsible for finding effective and efficient ways of picking up the products for our customers, that's us. We're passionate about working together to improve the customer experience at IKEA!

Qualifications

Safety Minded High School diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or relevant experience. College/Trade school education in Industrial Electrical/Electronics, Facilities/Industrial Maintenance, or similar field with emphasis on electrical/electronics training preferred. 1-3 years IKEA and/or retail logistics/distribution services experience with emphasis as an on-site technician required. Previous material handling equipment experience preferred. Technical knowledge of conveyor systems and storage/retrieval machines (cranes) a plus. Ability to be harness trained, work in tight spaces, and at elevated height required. Have strong reasoning and analytical skills for error correction, and the ability to troubleshoot using schematics, test tools, and computer based monitoring and testing software. Have basic knowledge of PLC's and connected components, along with basic network communication and connectivity experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lift up to 70 lbs./30kgs ergonomically. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be mechanically inclined and understand mechanical devices, not limited to: motors and gearboxes, chains and sprockets, wire rope and sheeves, bearings, etc Be self-motivated, confident in making decisions, able to work independently and as a team.