Warehouse Automation System Process Controller

Overview The Automation System Process Controller is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and supporting the automated case picking (ACP) system to ensure accurate, safe, and efficient operation. This role requires strong attention to detail, system knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot, validate, and correct issues in real time. This role helps ensure that inventory and orders are entered correctly, system reports are reviewed, and any issues affecting product flow are identified and escalated for resolution. The Automation System Process Controller acts as a key connection between the warehouse floor, system operators, and support teams. As an Automation System Process Controller, you'll play a vital role in keeping the automated warehouse system running smoothly. By ensuring data accuracy, supporting other process controllers, and helping resolve issues quickly, you'll directly contribute to efficient operations and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities SYSTEM OPERATION & MONITORING * Safely operate and monitor warehouse automation machine center(s), including any GUIs (Graphic User Interfaces), to ensure efficiency. * Perform daily system start-up tasks, including uploading inventory, importing orders, and releasing work. * Manage the releasing of routes/loads into the system throughout the shift to ensure system balance and consistent flow of work. * Monitor system dashboards to help identify jams, alarms, or product flow issues. * Respond quickly to stoppages, jams, or equipment issues to keep production on track. INVENTORY & ORDER MANAGEMENT * Maintain accurate inventory records, including adjustments for substitutions, breakage, or returns. * Track and verify order status to ensure shipments are complete and on time. * Assist with new product setup and validation of packaging and inventory details. * Support warehouse teams by communicating updates on product shortages, substitutions, or replenishment needs. DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING * Maintain records/logs and complete all paperwork/documentation associated with start-up, operation (including downtime), and shut-down activities. * Print and manage container labels, pallet tags, and route paperwork. * Keep records organized and provide reports or updates to leadership as required. * ISSUE RESOLUTION & ESCALATION * Escalate system, documentation, or pallet issues to the appropriate team (IT, vendor, or supervisor). QUALITY, ACCURACY & SAFETY * Ensure pallets are built accurately and securely according to requirements. * Follow all safety guidelines and support a clean, efficient work environment. Compensation and Benefits: * The expected compensation range for this position is between $38,700 - $61,850. * Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. * Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. * In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Qualifications * 18 years or older. * High school degree or GED. * At least 2 years of previous production line or automation experience in a manufacturing or warehousing industry (preferably bottling or food) are preferred. * Basic computer skills; experience with warehouse or inventory systems preferred. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data and documentation. * Good communication and teamwork skills. * Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. * Must be able to sufficiently read, write and speak English due to the safety sensitivity of this role. * Strong attention to detail to ensure product accuracy and quality. * Good communication and teamwork skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. * Regular, reliable, predictable attendance. * Must be analytical, technologically competent, and mechanically inclined. * Possess good oral and written communication, analytical, and mechanical skills. * Experience with pallets and pallet handling (e.g., operating a forklift, stacking/bundling product, etc.). * Preferred: Experience with high-speed machinery and equipment (e.g., high output, high performance equipment, fast paced production environment, warehouse automation environment, etc.). * Preferred: Experience reading blueprints and operating procedures (e.g., reading schematics on a machine, understanding theory of operations, product flow, etc.). * Preferred: Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, machine speed, gauge pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving faults/alarms, and resetting equipment, etc.). Working Conditions * Warehouse environment with conveyors, palletizers, forklifts, and other equipment. * Frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of product. * Personal protective equipment (PPE) required at all times. * Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. * Interested individuals must be able to work any shift, 7-day workweek, and have a stable work history. * Lifting of Ability to lift 20-45 lbs. on a continuous basis. * Position may be required to work weekends and/or holidays. EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Created: 2025-12-08