Job Description

Automated Guided Vehicle Operator

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Operator maintains working operations of AGV systems. The Operator shall correct AGV malfunctions on the floor to support operations at the customer facility. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Maintains a log of all faults/events during shift and submits them to the Team Lead.
2. Inspects Industrial Personnel Carriers (IPC) at the beginning of each shift and records information on the safety check list.
3. Reports any abnormal findings with IPCs to the AGV lead. 
4. Demonstrates professionalism in all communications with client management.
5. Advises managers of any system discrepancies identified.
6. Assists technicians with crane and conveyor operations on SmartSort and WinTMC equipment? Computer programs?
7. Assists with weekly preventive maintenance PM? of AGVs as time allows.
8. Provides information to AGV Operator on the next shift outlining any guide path/stop changes made during the shift.
9. Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
10. Performs other duties as required within the scope of responsibility.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent GED required, 1-3 years’ of mechanic experience and/or education relating to the position.Basic knowledge of computer and internet software. Familiarity with electronic, mechanical and hydraulic repair. Must be able to read codes, instructions and electrical and hydraulic schematics.

License/Certification: Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Possess, or be willing to obtain, certification to meet OSHA standards.

Language Skills: Ability to exercise excellent communication, organization, time management and listening skills. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills: Possess basic knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to troubleshoot issues and solve complex problems Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manual, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Usually works indoors on concrete surfaces and is exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and loud noise.. The employee is constantly exposed to irritations and discomfort from dirt, dust, and fumes. Employee is subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and injuries from falls. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.