Maintenance Tech 1

Carter's Inc.; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discount 30%

Pet insurance

Job summary

Carter’s Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician I for our Braselton Distribution Center. You will maintain daily operations, focusing on conveyors and equipment, while ensuring safety rules and OSHA regulations are followed.

The role requires lifting, tool use, and collaboration with the team to maximize productivity. Shift-based schedule offers 1st to 4th shifts with differential and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Operate equipment and pass safety certification.
• Experience using routine industrial hand tools.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Customer-service orientation to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• 75%: Daily Operations — assist with maintenance and repair of conveyors, machines and equipment; ensure OSHA and Carter’s safety rules compliance; maintain housekeeping and teamwork; observe safety and C-TPAT policies.
• 25%: Support Functions — perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on conveyors and material handling equipment; maintain facility property including HVAC, generators, sprinkler and security systems; assist Supervisor in all DC duties; perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service orientation

Team player

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school/college degree preferred

Tools

Conveyors

Electrical knowledge

PLC knowledge

Lifts: Scissor

Stock-picker

Reach and Turret

Job description

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.

$22.00-$24.50 per hour

Fun, friendly environment

Potential growth opportunities

30% employee discount

Shift Schedules (Shift availability varies based upon current business need)

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00am-6:00pm ($22 per hour)

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00pm-6:00am ($22 per hour + $1 shift differential)

3rd Shift: Friday - Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm ($22 per hour + $1 shift differential)

4th Shift: Friday - Sunday 6:00pm-6:00am ($22 + $2.50 shift differential)

Top Three Skills:

• 1-2 years maintenance experience
• Multi-Channel distribution environment
  • Conveyors
  • Electrical Knowledge
  • PLC Knowledge
• Lifts: Scissor, Stock-picker, Reach and Turret

Competitive Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee discount 30% discount
• Pet insurance
• Other benefits and perks as applicable

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 typical reports into the Sr. Mgr. Safety and Maintenance and is based in our Braselton Distribution Center.

75%: Daily Operations

• Assisting supervisor with planning and coordinating the maintenance and repair of conveyors, machines, and equipment.

• 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.

25%: 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.

• Maintenance of facility property, not limited to building grounds, HVAC, generators, sprinkler systems, security systems, etc.

• Support the Coordinator/Supervisor in all duties as assigned including all operational areas of the Distribution Center

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

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

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.