Automation Technician

1st shift (6am-finish)

2nd shift (6pm -finish)

Compensation:
$920-$960

ANCRA Operator

JOB SUMMARY:

• This role is responsible for operating the automated warehouse systems and workflow to ensure efficient operations in a dynamic environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities:

• ANCRA System Management
• • Manage ANCRA trailer inventory (full/empty) and daily yard count.
  • Activate master trips in ANCRA automated door for product loading/unloading.
  • Ensure unloaded trips match TTN and trailer numbers before activation.
  • Monitor and manage inventory in ICS (WOV).
  • Monitor product needs in the ANCRA outbounds and escalate to service and management before cut decisions.
  • Send daily shift recap for ANCRA, highlighting key events.
  • Update the ANCRA log tracker for outbounds and inbounds.
  • Clear faults and fix spills on p-track; replace shrink wrap film and rethread when breaks occur.
  • Review line-item summaries to check/change code dates for product flow.
  • Perform audits on infeeds and outfeeds.
  • Call out empties for door activation and manage trip progress.
  • Escalate equipment issues to Maintenance and Management in a timely manner.
  • Complete ANCRA yard walk at the start and mid-shift, recording empty trailer numbers and locations.
• Breaker Role

• Manage breaks and lunches for ANCRA team members.
• Provide additional support for ANCRA when needed.
• Complete daily checklists for ANCRA on the team’s page.
• Assist ANCRA operators with housekeeping and sanitation tasks.
• Yard management.
• General Operations & Maintenance
• Operate and troubleshoot ANCRA systems to optimize throughput, inventory, and reconciliation, including Squarer / Wrapper devices in auto and default operational modes.
• Use ICS and WCS to create and execute trips, monitor inventory, and manage product flow.
• Identify and resolve system-generated faults, audits, and technical troubleshooting.
• Perform fault recovery on the ANCRA system (load runners, Cisco/Eagle conveyors, trolleys, Squarer, and Wrapper).
• Manage product flow to active ANCRA trips in ICS.
• Solve daily operational issues by prioritizing and organizing workflow/scheduling.
• Take responsibility for receiving and distributing products and assisting with the inventory process when necessary.
• Verify pallets for inventory accuracy.
• Forklift and Trailer Operations
• Load and unload pallets and individual cases to/from trailers – manually if necessary.
• Inspect and understand all trailer types involved in daily operations and perform quality checks.
• Coordinate trailer/hostler communication and collaborate with other departments on warehouse operations.
• Cross-Functional Communication & Reporting
• Communicate cross-functionally with other departments as needed.
• Report any equipment, process, or procedure deficiencies or events that may lead to equipment failure, unsafe conditions, or environmental hazards.
• Participate in daily run-right venues (pre-shift handoff, hourly wall meetings, post-shift handoff).
• Input hourly shift comments and send out end-of-shift communication.
• Participate in required meetings and send daily shift recaps.
• Safety & Sanitation
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work area.
• Complete the critical care checklist each shift.
• Participate in Associated Safety Training (LOTO).
• Adhere to safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions.
• #CB
  
  Capstone Logistics, LLC is part of The Transportation and Logistics industry which has been designated a "Critical Infrastructure Segment". As a "critical infrastructure industry" worker in the Transportation and Logistics industry, associates are considered exempt from local restrictions such as curfews, shelter-in-place orders, and other mobility restrictions when reporting to, returning from, or performing his or her work functions.