Warehouse Automation Process Controller

Overview

The Warehouse Automation Process Controller is responsible for the safe and effective operation of warehouse automation machinery. This role is responsible for monitoring and maintaining conveyor operations, ensuring product sequencing accuracy, and overseeing machinery performance to deliver stable, accurate pallets for shipment. Process Controllers act as key system support, addressing stoppages, troubleshooting issues, and keeping production running smoothly.

As a Warehouse Automation Process Controller, you’ll be part of the core operations team, ensuring that the product moves safely and efficiently from picking through to final palletizing. Your work is essential to delivering accurate, high-quality shipments to our customers on time.

Responsibilities

Equipment operation & Monitoring

• Safely operate and monitor warehouse automation machine center(s), including any GUIs (Graphic User Interfaces), to ensure efficiency.
• Keep machines loaded with materials, troubleshoot and address equipment stop conditions when needed, expediting repairs by working closely with maintenance.
• Adjust equipment settings as required to optimize efficiency and maximize case output.
• Respond quickly to stoppages, jams, or equipment issues to keep production on track.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks throughout equipment and warehouse areas.

Quality, Safety & compliance

• Ensure pallets are built accurately and securely according to requirements.
• Perform necessary and required sanitation, quality assurance checks, and ensure that equipment and tanks are clean and free of debris and foreign objects.
• Maintain a clean work area through good housekeeping practices and adhere to all safety standards.
• Perform an initial inspection of equipment at the start of each shift.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform preventative, predictive, and autonomous maintenance on equipment as required.
• Know, understand, and complete all centerlines (CL) and clean, inspect, and lubrication (CIL) points for all equipment each shift.
• Identify and correct performance challenges, utilizing KPIs and technical understanding to maintain stable rate performance

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain records/logs and complete all paperwork/documentation associated with start-up, operation (including downtime), and shut-down activities.

Communication & Teamwork

• Communicate with team members and supervisors to resolve issues or coordinate product flow.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $39,500 - $63,100.
• Location confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

Required

• Availability to work a night shift schedule, Monday through Friday, starting at 1:00 PM (8- to 10-hour shifts).
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and speak English due to the safety sensitivity of this role.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Analytical mindset with mechanical aptitude
• Reliable attendance and dependability

Preferred

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, or automated production environments (food & beverage industry preferred)

• Experience operating high-speed machinery or warehouse automation equipment (e.g., high output, high-performance equipment, fast paced production environment, warehouse automation environment, etc.).

• Palletizer operation experience

• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and operating procedures

• Experience using computer systems in a manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting and machine adjustments

• Knowledge of sanitization procedures and food safety practices

• Experience performing minor mechanical repairs and equipment adjustments (e.g., jams, making basic adjustments to equipment, preventive maintenance, etc.).

Work Environment & Schedule

• Warehouse environment with conveyors, palletizers, forklifts, and automated equipment
• Frequent standing, walking, and manual product handling
• Continuous lifting of 20-45 lbs.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required at all times
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment

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