IT Support Specialist

Oversee IT systems and assets with upgrades and fixes, while providing training and support as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware. Handle business-critical IT tasks and system improvements. Enable faster and more innovative business processes and employee productivity. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software. Serve as the subject-matter expert supporting Windows, and widely used software and applications, such as Microsoft, Adobe, and Allen-Bradley. Install, configure, and support workstation software, hardware, printers, and phones. Analyze staff needs, identify vulnerabilities, and boost efficiency and accuracy. Execute systems and network design, documentation, implementation, testing, and administration, and ensure components meet business needs and work together seamlessly. Implement applications and software upgrades and troubleshoot any performance issues. Train employees in using software and hardware, and provide technical support when needed. Performs additional duties as required. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Minimum of 2 years of experience in IT Deep knowledge of operating systems, current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring tools Professional certifications Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office ABILITIES Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and multi-tasking skills. Maintain a high level of professionalism and ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality. PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be physically and mentally able to successfully perform the essential elements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The ability to hear, talk, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Vision requirements to do this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Travel is required to job sites, regional offices, and/or professional and community organization events. CCI is committed to celebrating diversity and is dedicated to creating an increasingly inclusive environment for individuals from all backgrounds. We actively foster a culture that supports inclusion, ensuring our workplace is a safe and welcoming space where everyone can be themselves. We truly believe in taking care of our employees and their dependents. This is why we offer a total rewards package to help everyone create work and life balance, maintain wellness, and plan for their future. Our plan highlights include: Medical, dental and vision plans. Paid time off. Health savings and flexible spending accounts. Basic and voluntary life and AD&D coverage plans. Short and long term disability plans. Employee wellness and assistance programs. 401k offering a company match. NOTEWORTHY Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware, the successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role. Carolina Canners, Inc. reserves the right to change, modify or add to the duties and essential functions at any time. Carolina Canners, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr