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Cell Operator

Symbotic
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USA Centralia, WA$23k - $25kFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Cell Operator responsible for system upkeep and operations of automated adapters interfacing with the Symbotic structure, contributing to system readiness and achieving performance targets.

Responsibilities

  • Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters ensuring equipment is in ‘ready to run’ state.
  • Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system through adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.
  • Prepare pallets for induction into the Symbotic storage and retrieval system.
  • Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using HMI and manual intervention.
  • 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.
  • Perform periodic system inspections including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, component validation.
  • Report all out of spec conditions and perform root cause corrective action and 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 Symbotic Matrix select system in restrictive environments.
  • Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience or certification in electronics, automotive, automation, manufacturing or equivalent field preferred.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems, educational or training equivalent.
  • Proficient in performing all System Inspection functions including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, current measurements, and checking electrical systems.
  • Ability to prioritize work to gain maximum uptime and throughput from an automated cell.
  • Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely.
  • Ability to work independently of supervisor following procedures and manuals.
  • Ability to multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once.

Skills

Required:System inspection and maintenanceOperations with automated adapters and HMISafety and complianceTroubleshooting and downtime reduction

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • PTO and/or other benefits
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Symbotic

REINVENT THE WAREHOUSE. REIMAGINE THE SUPPLY CHAIN.

Symbotic Solutions are complete, end-to-end warehouse automation solutions that have the power to increase your facility’s capacity through dense storage, maximize throughput with streamlined operations, and create efficiency gains throughout your supply chain with AI-enhanced software that sees beyond your warehouse walls.

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