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 III 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 Stockbridge Distribution Center. 

75%: Daily Operations 

• Perform preventative, corrective, and break down maintenance on conveyors and other material handling equipment. Make recommendations to improve effectiveness. 

• Complete, document, and communicate all assigned tasks in a timely matter, and take the initiative to complete other tasks. Takes a leadership role in planning and completing tasks. 

• Troubleshoot advanced issues, and identify long term solutions for repeat issues, utilizing supervisor, prints, manuals, and other support. Ability to troubleshoot motor controls, PLC inputs/outputs, sortation issues. 

• Communicate verbally and through written communication with both peers, departments, and all levels of management. 

• Ensure that all work is done in accordance with OSHA regulations and Carter’s safety rules. Identify potential safety hazards and propose and/or implement solutions. 

• Maintain good housekeeping and working well with management, peers and subordinate employees to maximize productivity while minimizing employee conflict. 

• Provide guidance and leadership to peers on the production floor. 

• 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 

• 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: 

• Experience with conveyors, 24 VDC/120 VAC control device experience.  Mig welding, stick welding, 460 volt 3 phase hands on experience, material handling equipment experience (MHE), pneumatic and hydraulics. 

• You will operate equipment, so you must be able to pass equipment and safety certification.  

• Experience using routine industrial hand tools.  

• Electrical knowledge and experience installing and replacing outlets, switches, and fixtures.  

• 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.  

• 5+ years of maintenance experience 

Preferred skills and experience: 

• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required.  

• Formal technical school or college degree preferred 

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.