85506-Maintenance Tech/Eng 1-Regular-FT

Maintenance Technician I

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter's Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

How You'll Make An Impact:

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for maintaining the Distribution Center daily using preventive and corrective measures ensure the safety of the facility.

This role typically reports into the Manager/Supervisor Maintenance or Sr. Mgr. Safety and Maintenance and is based in either our Braselton or Stockbridge, GA Distribution Center.

Daily Operations:

• Operate automated battery changer to replace batteries in powered industrial lifts including, but not limited to Order Pickers, Reach Lifts, Electric Pallet Jacks, Pacers, Clamp Lifts, Fork Lifts.
• Check for adequate water in batteries, and place on charge.
• Check water levels on assigned schedule and add water as needed.
• Visually inspect batteries, tag, and report repairs that are needed.
• Document tasks performed on a daily basis.
• Ability to communicate verbally and through written communication with both peers, departments, and all levels of management.
• Ensuring that all work, including work performed by subcontractors, is done in accordance with OSHA regulations and Carter's safety rules.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and working well with management, peers and subordinate employees to maximize productivity while minimizing employee conflict. Responsible for observing housekeeping, safety and C-TPAT compliance in assigned area of responsibility; Stay within compliance of the company policies regarding safety.

Support Functions:

• Perform preventative, corrective, and break down maintenance on conveyors and other material handling equipment.
• Assist with planning and coordinating the maintenance and repair of conveyors, machines, and equipment.
• Support the Coordinator/Supervisor in all duties as assigned including all operational areas of the Distribution Center
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

We'd Love To Hear From You If:

Must Have:

• You will operate equipment for most of your shift, so you must be able to pass equipment and safety certification.
• Experience using routine industrial hand tools.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Team player willing to perform various job duties to support the department and the facility objectives and key performance indicators.
• A customer-service orientation willing to exceed the expectations our customers.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds repetitively, scan with RF equipment, bend, twist, and be on your feet for shifts up to 12 hours long.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others (Supervisors, Managers, and peers).
• Flexibility to work overtime and comply with blackout periods (no vacation or personal time allowed) during peak periods.
• A valid state-issued drivers' license and a good driving record.

Preferred Skills And Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required.
• Formal technical school or college degree preferred
• 0-2 years of maintenance experience.

Our Team Members:

• Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values
• Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment
• Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients
• Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely
• Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the "we've always done it this way" mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes

Make A Career At Carter's:

• Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter's University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.