Top Benefits
About the role
Compensation Grade:
Grade 1 - DC
Job Description:
About this Opportunity
Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire a permanent Cell Operator for our brand-new, fully automated 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON! GTW can offer paid material handling equipment training, full medical/dental benefits, a store discount and 24/7 onsite gym access.
We are looking for individuals who are searching for long-term career options where job advancement is encouraged! If that is you, you can look forward to a career with milestone rate increases, job growth and profit-sharing with GTW.
Giant Tiger Wholesale - We can offer:
- Starting wage of $19.43/hour!
- Additional $2/hour for hours worked 9:00pm - 6:00am
- Automatic milestone wage increases at 1040 hours, 2080 hours, 4160 hours and annually after that
- Giant Tiger Store Discount - 20% on clothing, 10% on grocery!
- Full medical/dental benefits available
- 24/7 access to onsite gym; games room and full Micro market in lunchroom with subsidized snacks and meals
- Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year
- Committed Health & Safety Culture from day one!
Job Highlights:
- 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 means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.
- Prepare pallets for induction into the robotic storage and retrieval system.
- Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (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 to include, but not limited to, replacing wheels, cleaning, ESD brushes, sensors, etc.
- Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the robotic storage and retrieval system including working in restrictive environments.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Job Requirements:
- Be proficient in performing all System Inspection functions including cleaning, lubrication, making adjustments.
- 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.
Work Environment:
- You will be required to wear proper PPE (hard hat, cut resistant gloves and sleeves, steel toe boots, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness)).
- You will need the frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
- You will be required to stand/walk for up to 12 hours and frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
- Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
- Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
Cell Operator, Job Schedule:
- Rotating 12-hour shifts:
Sample shift schedule:
- Week 1 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 2 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Week 3 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 4 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
*** all internal applicants must include a resume with their applications for this job***
*CLOSE DATE: This job will close to internal applications on July 24, 2025, at 11:59 pm*
Job Requisition:
JR128531
Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
Are you interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!
During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.
If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact
careers@gianttiger.com
.
About Giant Tiger
At Giant Tiger, we're committed to delivering more than just great deals; we're dedicated to fostering a culture of affordability through our low prices, community support and empowering our local franchise partners.
Founded in 1961 in Ottawa’s Byward Market, we are a proudly Canadian, privately held company with over 270 stores across Canada, providing jobs for approximately 10,000 dedicated members of Team Tiger. What sets us apart is that each of our Giant Tiger stores is locally owned and operated by a franchise partner who not only understands but is deeply connected to the needs of their respective communities.
When you step into your local Giant Tiger store or explore our online offerings, you’re not just shopping; you’re joining a community where you can feel confident in our commitment to low prices on the products you want and need. To learn more, please visit https://www.gianttiger.com/
À Tigre Géant, nous nous engageons à offrir bien plus que de formidables aubaines ; notre mission consiste à favoriser une culture de l’accessibilité grâce à nos bas prix, au soutien à la collectivité et à notre volonté de renforcer les capacités de nos partenaires franchisés locaux.
Fondée en 1961 au Marché By d’Ottawa, Tigre Géant est une entreprise privée fièrement canadienne, comptant plus de 270 magasins au Canada et procurant des emplois à environ 10 000 membres dévoués de l’équipe du Tigre. Notre particularité réside dans le fait que chacun de nos magasins Tigre Géant est détenu et exploité localement par un partenaire franchisé qui, non seulement, comprend les besoins de sa propre communauté, mais qui y est profondément attaché.
Lorsque vous entrez dans votre magasin Tigre Géant local ou que vous explorez nos offres en ligne, vous ne faites pas que magasiner ; vous vous joignez à une collectivité où vous pouvez vous fier à notre engagement à offrir des bas prix sur les produits que vous voulez et dont vous avez besoin.
Top Benefits
About the role
Compensation Grade:
Grade 1 - DC
Job Description:
About this Opportunity
Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire a permanent Cell Operator for our brand-new, fully automated 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON! GTW can offer paid material handling equipment training, full medical/dental benefits, a store discount and 24/7 onsite gym access.
We are looking for individuals who are searching for long-term career options where job advancement is encouraged! If that is you, you can look forward to a career with milestone rate increases, job growth and profit-sharing with GTW.
Giant Tiger Wholesale - We can offer:
- Starting wage of $19.43/hour!
- Additional $2/hour for hours worked 9:00pm - 6:00am
- Automatic milestone wage increases at 1040 hours, 2080 hours, 4160 hours and annually after that
- Giant Tiger Store Discount - 20% on clothing, 10% on grocery!
- Full medical/dental benefits available
- 24/7 access to onsite gym; games room and full Micro market in lunchroom with subsidized snacks and meals
- Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year
- Committed Health & Safety Culture from day one!
Job Highlights:
- 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 means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.
- Prepare pallets for induction into the robotic storage and retrieval system.
- Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (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 to include, but not limited to, replacing wheels, cleaning, ESD brushes, sensors, etc.
- Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the robotic storage and retrieval system including working in restrictive environments.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Job Requirements:
- Be proficient in performing all System Inspection functions including cleaning, lubrication, making adjustments.
- 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.
Work Environment:
- You will be required to wear proper PPE (hard hat, cut resistant gloves and sleeves, steel toe boots, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness)).
- You will need the frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
- You will be required to stand/walk for up to 12 hours and frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
- Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
- Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
Cell Operator, Job Schedule:
- Rotating 12-hour shifts:
Sample shift schedule:
- Week 1 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 2 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Week 3 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 4 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
*** all internal applicants must include a resume with their applications for this job***
*CLOSE DATE: This job will close to internal applications on July 24, 2025, at 11:59 pm*
Job Requisition:
JR128531
Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
Are you interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!
During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.
If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact
careers@gianttiger.com
.
About Giant Tiger
At Giant Tiger, we're committed to delivering more than just great deals; we're dedicated to fostering a culture of affordability through our low prices, community support and empowering our local franchise partners.
Founded in 1961 in Ottawa’s Byward Market, we are a proudly Canadian, privately held company with over 270 stores across Canada, providing jobs for approximately 10,000 dedicated members of Team Tiger. What sets us apart is that each of our Giant Tiger stores is locally owned and operated by a franchise partner who not only understands but is deeply connected to the needs of their respective communities.
When you step into your local Giant Tiger store or explore our online offerings, you’re not just shopping; you’re joining a community where you can feel confident in our commitment to low prices on the products you want and need. To learn more, please visit https://www.gianttiger.com/
À Tigre Géant, nous nous engageons à offrir bien plus que de formidables aubaines ; notre mission consiste à favoriser une culture de l’accessibilité grâce à nos bas prix, au soutien à la collectivité et à notre volonté de renforcer les capacités de nos partenaires franchisés locaux.
Fondée en 1961 au Marché By d’Ottawa, Tigre Géant est une entreprise privée fièrement canadienne, comptant plus de 270 magasins au Canada et procurant des emplois à environ 10 000 membres dévoués de l’équipe du Tigre. Notre particularité réside dans le fait que chacun de nos magasins Tigre Géant est détenu et exploité localement par un partenaire franchisé qui, non seulement, comprend les besoins de sa propre communauté, mais qui y est profondément attaché.
Lorsque vous entrez dans votre magasin Tigre Géant local ou que vous explorez nos offres en ligne, vous ne faites pas que magasiner ; vous vous joignez à une collectivité où vous pouvez vous fier à notre engagement à offrir des bas prix sur les produits que vous voulez et dont vous avez besoin.