TECHNICIAN, IT SUPPORT- SANFORD NC Position Available In Lee, North Carolina

Technician, IT Support- Sanford NC
English
Information Technology
Sanford, NC, US
Who we are
Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.
Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
The opportunity
Coordinates IT Technical Support and the operations of the local IT Support Desk to maintain technical support for business personnel and equipment. Provides leadership and technical assistance to facility personnel pertaining to E-mail, cell/phone system, basic computer needs, trouble-shooting issues, contact for local service providers and acting as the main IT contact at assigned facility. Provides technical assistance to other groups within the Gildan IT organization on project development, testing, and implementation. This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.
The Role
The IT Support Technician is a customer service-oriented professional who provides technical support across 6 Gildan Yarns facilities. The position is primarily responsible for supporting the operations and manufacturing teams and is the first level of support for users. This position works to resolve issues whenever possible and reroutes helpdesk tickets requiring support from other IT teams. This position is also responsible for ensuring that the hardware and software in use is up to specification and meets Gildan standards and for supporting special projects and initiatives as requested.
The Requirements
AS or BS Degree in Information Technology/Information Systems or related field
Minimum 3 years’ experience in related IT field
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Strong proficiency in MS365
Up to 50% travel will be required to help support all Yarn Spinning facilities. (This travel is mostly day trips and involves limited overnight travel requirements.)
Periodically climbing ladders, operating lifts, and carrying/transferring up to 50 pounds of equipment
Ability to work in a team-based environment
Vision is required to perform required tasks associated with job
Hearing is required to hear instructions, safety warnings, and other communication
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English language effectively
What’s in it for you?
Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Come as you are
We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.
#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.