2nd Shift Maintenance Tech Apprentice

625 Braselton Parkway, Braselton, GA 30517, United States

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.

About the role

This is a full-time, 2nd shift position in a multi-channel distribution center. The Maintenance Tech Apprentice will work alongside experienced technicians to maintain and repair conveyors, machines, and facility equipment while adhering to OSHA and Carter’s safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance and repair of conveyors, machines, and equipment with experienced technicians.
• Complete training on basic maintenance functions.
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA regulations and Carter’s safety rules.
• Maintain good housekeeping and collaborate with management, peers, and subordinate employees to maximize productivity and minimize conflict.
• Maintain facility property, including building grounds, HVAC, generators, sprinkler systems, and security systems.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to use routine industrial hand tools.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Ability to read and use tape measures, levels, and similar tools.
• Must pass equipment training for scissor lift, stock picker, reach truck, pallet truck, and turret truck.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimal level of maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds individually and 100 pounds with team assistance.
• Ability to walk, climb stairs, and use ladders.
• Must be available to work 14 consecutive days during peak season.
• Must comply with blackout periods (no vacation or personal time) as determined by management.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, extended hours, holidays, and overtime as required by business needs.
• Ability to work in varying to extreme temperatures.
• Six months of automated distribution center experience preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• Must stand and work for long periods, including daily overtime.
• Requires intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting heavy or awkward materials/equipment.
• Must use approved equipment to access freight and equipment in elevated areas.
• May work with substances requiring special handling.
• Must repetitively lift cases weighing up to 40 pounds.

Schedule

• 2nd shift, full-time position.
• Holiday schedule determined by management based on forecast.
• Must be available to work consecutive days in a row (e.g., 14+ days during peak season).