Automation Cell Operator

Who We Are:
At Giant Tiger, our mission is simple: help Canadians save more every day. We’re a Canadian institution rooted in our communities and built on 60+ years of success. Every item you pick, scan, pack, and ship safely plays a role in getting the right products to our stores and into the hands of Canadians who rely on us.

We’re looking for team members who are motivated, reliable, and ready to contribute to meaningful work every day. If you’re looking for hands-on work in a supportive, safety-focused environment, this opportunity is for you. This posting represents a current opportunity at Giant Tiger.

Job Title

Automation Cell Operator

About This Role:

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!   

Do you want to learn more about what a career looks like with Giant Tiger Wholesale? Paste this link in your browser and check out our video here: https://youtu.be/fdz66L7FBgU  

 What You'll Be Doing:  

• 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.     

  

What You'll Bring:  

• 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.  

What It’s Like to Work Here:  

• 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.  

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

FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Please apply by April 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Giant Tiger is proud to offer a Total Rewards package designed to support your financial security, health, and career growth. This includes competitive compensation for all employees, as well as retirement savings support and comprehensive well-being benefits for our permanent team members.

Hourly Rate

$19.43

What Giant Tiger Offers:
Competitive Compensation: The expected pay rate for this position is listed above, and Giant Tiger offers guaranteed increases based on cumulative hours worked. Please note that overnight shifts and working in our cold storage location qualify for hourly premiums, further increasing your earning potential.

Retirement Support: We automatically contribute 6% of your annual earnings to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan account for you, fully funded by the company for all permanent, full-time employees.

Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits plan (available after 3 months of full-time work) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days.

Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long-term career. If you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.

Store Discount: Enjoy savings at  Giant Tiger stores with 20% off children’s, men’s, and ladies’ apparel and footwear, and 10% off health and beauty, grocery, toys, and housewares purchases, applied at the point of sale.

Extra Perks at GT Wholesale, Johnstown:
• Overnight Shift Premium $2.00/hour (if applicable),
• 24/7 on-site gym access,
• 24/7 on-site Micro Market,
• Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks,
• Annual allowance for CSA-approved safety footwear,
• Parental leave wage top-up,
• Company-paid machine training and certification,
• Great Culture & Work-Life Balance: Be part of an amazing team that values safety, connection, and fun, with company-sponsored events throughout the year and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Our static, non-rotating shifts make it easy to plan your life with consistency and peace of mind. 

Location

1 Giant Tiger Blvd, Johnstown, Ontario, K0E 1T1

Job Requisition

JR131333

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.
Giant Tiger will provide support and accommodation in its recruitment processes to all applicants. If you are invited to participate in an interview and have accommodation needs, please contact careers@gianttiger.com.

Giant Tiger does not sponsor work permits. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment.

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