Forklift Operator

Job Title Forklift Operator Shift 3rd Shift: 10pm - 6am, Monday - Friday Pay $26.23 What We Offer 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. Job Responsibilities As a Forklift Operator you will be responsible for loading and unloading materials at the lines. Staging each production line with the proper materials. Verify quantities received and perform incoming inspections. Load finished products on trucks that are ready to be shipped to customers. Responsible for moving finished products, raw materials, and part to different locations in the plant. Perform daily production cycle counts. Qualifications 6+ months of forklift experience in a manufacturing setting. Must be able to operate stand‑up forklift. Comfortable working 12-hour days as needed. Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed. Pass forklift certification. Basic computer skills. Basic math, reading and writing skills. Must be able to wear required PPE. About the Plant Our St. Joseph, Missouri distribution center charges, packages and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy‑duty trucks. We opened in 2000, now employ more than 280 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way, Camp Quality, Second Harvest Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity. About the Company Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities. Veterans/Military Spouses We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr