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Maintenance Tech 3, Weekend Shift

Carters Inc., Stockbridge, GA, 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. 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 to ensure the safety of the facility. This role typically reports into the Sr. Mgr. Safety and Maintenance and is based in our Stockbridge Distribution Center.

75%: Daily Operations

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

Complete, document, and communicate all assigned tasks in a timely manner, 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, and sortation issues.

Communicate verbally and through written communication with 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 work 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 the assigned area of responsibility; stay within 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.

Must Have

Experience with conveyors, 24 VDC/120 VAC control devices, MIG welding, stick welding, 460‑volt 3‑phase hands‑on experience, material handling equipment (MHE), pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Ability to pass equipment and safety certifications.

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 facility objectives and key performance indicators.

A customer‑service orientation willing to exceed customer expectations.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, scan with RF equipment, bend, twist, and remain on your feet for shifts up to 12 hours long.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, managers, and peers.

Flexibility to work overtime and comply with blackout periods (no vacation or personal time allowed) during peak periods.

Valid state‑issued driver’s license and good driving record.

Five or more 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.

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