Maintenance Apprentice  - 85H055

Essential Job functions (Tasks, duties and responsibilities most important for the job)

• Work with experienced techs planning and coordinating the maintenance and repair of conveyors, machines and equipment.

• Complete necessary training on basic maintenance functions

• Ensuring that all work is done in accordance with OSHA regulations and Carter’s safety rules

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

• Maintenance of facility property, not limited to building grounds, HVAC, generators, sprinkler systems, security systems, etc.

SEC   SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE - ANY DUTIES NOT CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL)

Other tasks as assigned.

knowledge, skill and ability requirements-minimum compentencies required for job

• Must be able to use all routine industrial hand tools

• Must have electrical knowledge

• Must be able to read and use tape measures, levels, etc.

• Must be able to pass equipment training including scissor lift, stock picker, reach truck, pallet truck, and turret truck

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

• Must have high school diploma or GED

• Minimal level of maintenance experience

• Must be able to lift 45 pounds individually and 100 pounds with team assistance

• Must be able to walk and climb stairs

• Must be able to use ladders

• Must be available to work 14 consecutive days in a row during peak season

• Comply with Blackout Periods as determined by Management

• Holiday scheduled to be decided by Management based upon forecast

Note:This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the position description.

prior work experience and educational requirements

• High school diploma or a GED preferred, not required.

• Six months automated distribution center experience preferred.

PHYSICAL and Work DEMANDS

• Must be available to work in a multi-channel, multi-shift distribution environment, flexible to work different shifts and extended hours based upon business needs.

• Must be able to stand and work for long periods including daily overtime, holidays and overtime as required. 

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

• Use approved equipment to access freight and equipment in elevated areas.

• May work with substances that require special handling.

• Must be able to repetitively lift cases weighing up to forty pounds.

• Must be able to work in varying to extreme temperatures. 

• Holiday schedule to be decided by Management. 

• Must be available to work consecutive days in a row (for example 14+ days).

• Comply with Blackout Periods (no vacation or personal time allowed) as determined by Management.