About the company 

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

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What you will be doing

Albertsons is currently seeking a talented Automation System Operator who would be responsible for monitoring the operation of our automated material handling system, while troubleshooting and escalating complex issues.

The system operator is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of robotic material handling system. The operators utilize operational excellence to achieve the highest quality, safety, and system performance.  

The position will be based in Irvine, CA. 

Main responsibilities

Monitor system performance and availability of both personnel and automated robotic vehicles.  Ensure safety commitments in compliance with OSHA, and our facility processes and procedures are met. Work to schedule and produce orders and receive inventory.  Become the facility software expert with an excellent understanding of system interrelations and consequences.  Troubleshoot system stoppages and determine the best course of action to maintain system up-time.  Identify the cause of automation failures, examine log files, take detailed notes, and alert service personnel. Communicate and troubleshoot software issues with off-site software engineers and on-site management team.  Assist and train other automation team operators in troubleshooting and repairs of any equipment as required, consistent with level of experience and training.  Operate system via custom GUI. Ensure safe and proper operation of the system.  Plan daily tasks and coordinate system maintenance with maintenance personnel and Automation Manager based on daily needs of warehouse operations. Communicate with third party tier support to drive system production.  Other duties as assigned.

The salary range is $60,000 to $85,000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. 

What we are searching for 

Minimum of 3 years in computer or automation environment desired.  Ability to direct and guide Associates daily standard work.  Effective detail-oriented communicator.  A desire to learn new equipment and assist team members as needed.  A strong sense of urgency  Ability to take critical feedback and recognition positively.  Ability to multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once.  Must be literate, written and verbal, in English Language.

Physical Enviornment

Must be able to climb steep stairs 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 is under construction, you will be required to wear proper PPE.    Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.    Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.     The employee is routinely required to work 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, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet. Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.    

What is it like at Albertsons? 

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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