Specialist/Clerk, Receiving

The William Carter Company; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter's, Inc. in Stockbridge is seeking an Operations Specialist/Clerk to handle data entry, reporting, and spreadsheet maintenance while assisting leadership in administrative duties.

Based at the Stockbridge Distribution Center, the role focuses on 75% daily operations and 25% support functions within a fast-paced retail distribution network. The position emphasizes safety, C-TPAT compliance, and collaboration with Wave Planning, Inventory, OML, Transportation, Training, and other centers.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of WMOS, SCI, and other warehouse management systems.
• Team player willing to perform various job duties to support the department and the facility objectives and KPIs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, managers, and peers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, scan with RF equipment, bend, twist, and be on your feet for shifts up to 12 hours.
• Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Data entry, preparing reports, maintaining spreadsheets, and assisting leadership with clerical duties.
• Maintain distribution center records and files; create and maintain distribution files.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure adherence to processes.
• Observe housekeeping, safety, and C-TPAT compliance in the assigned area.
• Serve as back-up for Operations Trainers and conduct associate training as needed.
• Support the Coordinator/Supervisor in all duties across the distribution center.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse systems knowledge

Team player

Clear communication

Physical stamina

Tools

WMOS

SCI

RF equipment

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.

How you’ll make an impact:

The Operations Specialist/Clerk is responsible for data entry, preparing reports, maintaining spreadsheets, and assists leadership in the completion of administrative and clerical duties. This role typical reports to the Operations Supervisor and is based in our Stockbridge Distribution Center.

75%: Daily Operations

• Responsible for being the subject matter expert and dedicated resource to their assigned functional area.
• Use the reporting provided for proper execution of all operational process for their assigned, functional area.
• Creates and maintain distribution files.
• Research and resolve error reports.
• Maintains department records.
• File documents.
• Submit adjustments to correct inventory as needed.
• Responsible for observing housekeeping, safety and C-TPAT compliance in assigned area of responsibility.
• Coordinate with internal and external business partners, including Wave Planning, Inventory, OML, Transportation, Training, and other Distribution Centers within the network to ensure the adherence of area processes.

25%: Support Functions

• Serve as back‑up for Operations Trainers and conduct associate training/re‑training as needed.
• 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:

• Basic knowledge of WMOS, SCI, and other warehouse management systems and solutions.
• Team player willing to perform various job duties to support the department and the facility objectives and key performance indicators.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others (Supervisors, Managers, and peers).
• 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.
• Flexibility to work overtime and comply with blackout periods (no vacation or personal time allowed) during peak periods.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Microsoft Office skills preferred (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• The ability to use Radio Frequency (RF) equipment as needed.
• Must be able to calculate and keep accurate records.

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.

We’ve become an industry leader by providing quality – from the clothing we sell to the careers we offer our team. Shared values have paved the way to our success. We nurture inclusive work environments for everyone. We invest in our teams with training and development programs to help them build their skills. We succeed together; everyone is welcome to grow in many ways. We’ve kept our close‑kin warmth since our founding. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues who often become fast, lifelong friends while making new connections and sharing memorable experiences. Caring, teamwork, flexibility, and growth are what make us different. What’s not to love?