Technician, Utility (First Shift)

carters; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter's Inc. in Stockbridge, GA is seeking a Utility Technician to help maintain the cleanliness of the Distribution Center, assist with forklift battery changes, and move supplies to the operations floor as needed.

This role is based in our Stockbridge Distribution Center and prioritizes 75% daily operations, including floor scrubbing, baled material handling, and supply runs, with 25% dedicated to maintenance and safety tasks. Overtime may be required during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Must pass driver and safety certification.
• Experience using routine industrial hand tools.
• Team player willing to support department and facility objectives.
• Customer-service orientation to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, stand for long shifts.
• Clear communication with supervisors, managers, and peers.
• Willingness to work overtime during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• 75%: Daily Operations—scrubbing facility floors with propane-powered equipment.
• Move plastic bales from balers into trailers using lift equipment.
• Run supplies to Operations floor and stock pick mods with corrugate.
• Change cardboard compactor containers.
• Assist operations in changing forklift batteries.
• Observe safety and C-TPAT compliance in assigned area.

Skills

Safety certification

Hand tools

Team player

Customer service orientation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Clear communication

Overtime flexibility

RF scanner / RF equipment

Tools

RF scanner

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.

The Utility Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the Distribution Center, changing forklift batteries, and running supplies to the operations floor as needed.

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

75%: Daily Operations

• Scrubbing facility floors by use of propane-powered equipment

• Moving plastic bales from balers into trailers by use of lift equipment

• Running supplies to Operations floor including keeping pick mods stocked with corrugate.

• Changing cardboard compactor containers

• Assist operations in changing forklift batteries.

• 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

• 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.

We'd love to hear from you if:

Must have:

• You will operate equipment, like a scrubber and forklifts, for most of your shift, so you must be able to pass the driver and safety certification.

• Experience using routine industrial hand tools.

• 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.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Previous custodial experience preferred.

• A self-starter with a desire to exceed expectations.

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.