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Job Title: Cell Operator** **Job Description

This position is for a Cell Operator responsible for system upkeep and operations of automated adapters used to interface with a conveyor system structure. The role involves assisting with system readiness to achieve performance targets, operating equipment via Human/Machine Interface (HMI) terminals, and working within a structure when completely shut down to identify, retrieve, and correctly place missing or misplaced products. Physical activities such as bending, crawling, and lifting are required, as well as cleaning sensors and tracks to address issues.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure safety commitments in compliance with OSHA and customer processes and procedures are met daily.

+ Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters to ensure equipment is in a 'ready to run' state.

+ Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.

+ Prepare pallets for induction into the storage and retrieval system.

+ Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using HMI and manual intervention.

+ Assist team members in systems troubleshooting.

+ Analyze recurring faults and determine best corrective action.

+ Communicate and escalate all issues impacting production immediately to operational leadership.

+ Contribute to overall system uptime through system preservation, robot recovery, suspect removal, and bot health actions.

+ Make recommendations for process and continuous improvement.

+ Perform periodic system inspections, including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, and component validation.

+ Report all out-of-spec conditions and perform root cause corrective action.

+ Maintain continuous operation of system components.

+ Monitor and utilize common radio etiquette while obtaining instructions from leadership and operational leads.

+ Perform rover bot upkeep, including replacing wheels, cleaning, ESD brushes, sensors, etc.

+ Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the Matrix select system, including working in restrictive environments.

+ Assist Automation technicians with breakdown calls and continuous system availability.

Essential Skills

+ 1+ years of manufacturing experience in a Machine Operator role or Entry Level Maintenance.

+ Technical skills including the ability to use touchscreens, computers, and mobile cell phones.

+ Problem-solving skills to identify and communicate problems with ideas for solving.

+ Consistent work history indicating good attendance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in machine operating, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and manufacturing.

+ Knowledge in automation, production, mechanical systems, robotics, preventive maintenance, and repair.

+ High school graduate or trade school is preferred.

Why Work Here?

The company is experiencing growth, with products and systems years ahead of the competition. There is high demand for their automation and robotic systems, which are shaping the future of distribution. The culture is transparent, with a strong team mentality. Employees with good attendance are rewarded through promotions, benefits, and advancement opportunities. The company is committed to training motivated individuals on state-of-the-art technology, providing valuable career skills.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a distribution center featuring an automated racking system and multiple robotic arm cells in Inbound and Outbound. The environment includes 300 robots and involves working with robotic arms that break down large pallets and stack individual products for shipping. The racking system can reach heights of up to 45 feet and includes restrictive areas of 24 inches. The work environment is protected from weather conditions but not temperature changes, requiring capability to work in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melrose Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Melrose Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.