Back-Up Yard Driver

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, Osh Kosh 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.

During non-backup days/shifts, employees in the Backup Yard Driver position are expected to perform the regular duties of the respective position.

The Backup Yard Driver is responsible for organizing the yard area to ensure trucks and trailers are ready for unloading, loading, and transport.

This role typical reports into the Operations Supervisor and is based in our Stockbridge Distribution Center.

75%:
Daily Operations

• Place full trailers/containers into the receiving dock doors and move empty trailers/containers to the loading dock doors.
• Place empty trailers/containers into the loading dock doors and seal and remover loaded trailers.
• Must be able to seal trailer.
• Maintain tracking log for trailer moves and dock assignments.
• Coordinate traffic with Loss Prevention/Security.
• Maintain tracking log of yard inventory.
• Conduct audits of yard Inventory.
• Responsible for observing housekeeping, safety and C-TPAT compliance in assigned area of responsibility;
  Stay within compliance of the company policies regarding safety.
• Support the Coordinator/Supervisor in all duties as assigned including all operational areas of the Distribution Center
• Perform other tasks as assigned, including general distribution warehouse functions.

• Must have:
  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.

• Efficiently handle tasks to include material handling and stock movement.
• A valid state-issued drivers’ license and a good driving record.
• 1-2 years’ experience operating equipment in an automated, fast-paced distribution environment 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.

We’ve become an industry leader by providing quality - from the clothing we sell to the careers we offer our team.

Shared values have paved the way to our success.

We nurture inclusive work environments for everyone.

We invest in our teams with training and development programs to help them build their skills.

We succeed together; everyone is welcome to grow in many ways.

We’ve kept our close-knit warmth since our founding.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues who often become fast, lifelong friends while making new connections and sharing memorable experiences.

Caring, teamwork, flexibility, and growth are what make us different.

What’s not to love?