Job Summary

Every hour of every day, patients and healthcare professionals rely on Medline products. At our INCO facility in Lithia Springs, GA, you'll join an agile and resilient team dedicated to producing essential incontinence products that make a difference in people's lives. We move fast, work together, solve problems, and continuously improve, all while maintaining a relentless focus on quality and customer needs. If you're eager to develop new skills, grow your career in a high-performing environment, and take pride in meaningful work, you'll find your place at Medline. Together, we make healthcare run better.

Watch our YouTube video to learn more about the Lithia Springs facility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpUSVovBL1s

The Warehouse Automation Operator is responsible for the setup, operation and basic maintenance of automated machines, robots and conveyor systems in the warehouse area.

Our Warehouse Automation Operator role starting pay is $21.25 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential.
Schedule: 6pm-630am, 2/2/3 rotating schedule

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read, interpret and perform basic troubleshooting to resolve basic technical issues. Performs minor repairs necessary to keep automation equipment running without causing downtime.

• Inspect equipment for potential failures or breakdowns. Report anomalies to supervisor and maintenance.

• Schedules and coordinates any periodic and preventative maintenance.

• Monitor robot operation and HMI displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions. Monitor LGV activity and system bottlenecks.

• Responsible for ensuring the proper operation of the Robot, conveyor systems, palletizing, pallet wrapping systems and LGVs.

• Participate in warehouse and machine audits related to the automation.

• Perform shipping/receiving functions as well as computer transactions on daily basis and perform pre-shift operational inspection to determine condition of all equipment.

• Maintain training, train and mentor team members.

• Follow Quality Control guidelines to ensure conformance with specifications. Re-work or correct products that don’t meet specification.

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma/Technical degree/certification

Relevant Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of Robotic programming and troubleshooting experience and ability to operate machine.

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing/warehouse (shipping, receiving, inventory control) in a fast-paced environment.

• Forklift Certification (must be certifiable on a forklift).

• Scissor Lift Certification (must be certifiable on a scissor lift).

• Ability to use or practical experience using standard tools of the trade including hand tools and machine shop tools.

Additional:

• Must be mechanically inclined with strong computer skills.

• Willing to work weekends or other hours outside of regularly scheduled work hours as business needs dictate.

• Ability to read and write instructions in English.

Physical Requirements: Move product, supplies, and boxes up to 75 lbs. Sitting, standing, walking for long periods of time, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity-near and far, depth perception, field of vision, color vision.

Environmental Conditions: Warehouse, varying temperatures & volume of noise.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Relevant Work Experience:

• Industrial fork truck.

• Experience in conveyor and/or other automated distribution / warehousing technologies.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$21.25 - $30.75 Hourly

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.