Position: Forklift/Material Handler

Pay: $22.29/hr. for first 3 years. year 4 goes to $25.88

Shifts:

• 1st Shift- 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.


• 2nd Shift - 3:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.


• 3rd Shift- 11:00 P.M. to 7:30 A.M.

*5 days on, 2 days off depending on which line you are operating*

What You Get:

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.


• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 3% annual salary based on Plant’s performance).


• College tuition reimbursement.


• 401k plan offered with company match.


• Company contributions available for employee Health Savings Account.


• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, home/auto purchase benefit options available.


• Fitness reimbursement program.


• Employee battery program – 1 free battery a year.


• Lots of opportunity for growth and advancement.

What You Will Do

As a Forklift/Material Handler, you will be responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport, load, and unload materials within the facility. Your duties will include:

• Moving raw materials, finished products, and supplies to and from production lines, storage areas, and shipping zones.


• Performing routine equipment inspections and reporting maintenance needs.


• Assisting in inventory management, including tracking materials and ensuring accurate records.


• Supporting production and logistics by staging materials and maintaining an organized workspace.


• Adhering to safety guidelines and protocols to maintain a secure work environment.

How You Will Do It

• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently to move materials.


• Inspect loads to ensure they are secure and comply with weight restrictions.


• Maintain accurate documentation of material movement and inventory.


• Assist in cycle counts and inventory audits.


• Perform basic maintenance tasks, such as refueling or charging equipment.


• Keep the work area clean and organized, disposing of waste materials properly.


• Follow all safety, quality, and operational instructions, both written and verbal.

What We Look For

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  Experience: 1+ year(s) operating forklifts or material handling equipment in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.


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  Certification: Forklift operator certification preferred (or ability to obtain).


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  Physical Requirements:
  
  
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
  
  
  • Comfortable standing, walking, bending, twisting, and kneeling for extended periods.
  
  
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot or cold environments.
  
  
  
  


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  Skills:
  
  
  • Basic computer skills for inventory and tracking systems.
  
  
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
  
  
  
  


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  Availability:
  • Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, and flexible hours as needed to meet production demands.
  
  


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  PPE: Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

What We Do Here

Our Toledo, Ohio fully integrated plant manufactures batteries used in

automotive and marine applications. This is our largest plant at Clarios. We

opened our facility in 1981 and now employ more than 610 people and operate

six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give

back through the United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Cherry Street Mission and

Ronald McDonald House.

This is a general overview of the job duties, not a complete list of essential job functions. This job and all other duties performed under this job description will adhere to all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations, as well as any additional plant specific environmental management system requirements (see the plant’s ISO 14001 EMP)

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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