Battery Operator

Job Opportunity at Ascentek

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time (First Shift), Mon-Fri 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holiday

• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

The Battery Technician Operator is responsible for a variety of shipping tasks including small package shipping, picking orders, shipping orders, forklift operation including loading and unloading of trailers and the charging, packaging and processing of batteries. Maintain accurate inventory through the use of the warehouse management system. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and any tools, used in the warehouse to complete tasks.

• Using forklift and/or pallet jacks to pick orders
• Receiving of vendor receipts and transfers
• Inspection materials for nonconformities
• Use the warehouse management system
• Operate hand jack or forklift to load trucks
• Wrap pallets
• Preparation of hazardous materials for shipment
• Pack cartons correctly and stack cartons on pallets
• Follow work instructions as given by supervisor, line staff, or Quality Manual
• Report non-conformities to the supervisor

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience and/or Training:

• One or more years in warehouse setting recommended good attention to detail
• High Level of flexibility
• Knowledge of quality management system
• Knowledge of inspection processes
• Ability to follow English - written and verbal instructions
• Basic mathematical skills

Licenses/Certificates:

• Forklift certification recommended not required. Will certify within the Ascentek safety guidelines

Technology/Equipment:

• Knowledge of WMS or ERP system preferred, not required

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently asked to speak, hear, stand, sit, and/or use both hands to handle, or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend, distinguish colors or use repetitive movement for certain tasks. The employee must be able to lift and carry 25 to 60 lbs. occasionally and lift more than 60lbs. intermittently. PPE will be used while filling forklift and pallet rider batteries. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in a warehouse setting. Noise level is moderate to loud. Although the warehouse is climate controlled, the employee will need to be able to adapt to different climate changes.

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $22.00 to $25.00 hourly. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities.

Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.