Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Forklift Operator

Location: Florence, KY

Pay: $21.32 per hour

Shift:

• 12 hours shift 2,2,3 (2 on, 2 off, 3 on/ 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)
• 15 days per month every other weekend 3 days off.
• Days 6:45 am- 7:15 pm or Nights 6:45 pm- 7:15 am

What We Offer

• Competitive pay starting at $21.32/hr. with shift differentials
• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 1)
• 401k with company match (RIC 15%, with enhanced match if contributing 6%)
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 5% based on plant performance)
• Free employee battery program
• PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, and safety shoes provided
• $1,000 referral bonus (after 90 days)
• Recognition programs including Safety Week, Quality Week, and Tenure Awards

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize a sit-down forklift, a tugger, a hand-truck, and other equipment as required to complete daily tasks. Assemble and prepare shipments in accordance with shipping requirements and specifications.
• Weigh and record weight on shipping orders. Check shipments for correct material, packing, tagging, addressing, handling, and loading. Prepare bills of lading and other required forms. Route shipments, contact carriers. Verify shipments and receipts against packing slips and bills of lading. Route materials to storage. May dispatch company vehicles.
• Make damage, shortage, etc. reports, make reports of shipments, prepare inventory reports.
• May perform other handling, inventory, and housekeeping duties as assigned. May move materials, cartons, etc., with a forklift truck, hand truck, or skid mover as required. Good judgment and initiative are required to perform work accurately and efficiently.
• Must have the ability to work well in a highly automated, fast-paced environment. Must be able to use RF scanners. Computer knowledge is a plus. Ability to load and unload trucks with a forklift is a plus. Prepare and check necessary receipts, records and reports. Observe methods of accomplishing work and learn operation of all equipment while assisting in various tasks.
• Must have at least 3 to 6 months' experience on a sit-down forklift to transport finished molded parts to prescribed areas, shrink oven, etc. and to locations in warehouse.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years forklift experience in manufacturing, shipping, or distribution required
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Basic computer skills (inventory tracking, system inputs)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform repetitive physical tasks in a hot environment
• Must be able to wear required PPE

Additional Information:

• Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, physical, and drug screen.
• Proof of employment eligibility required.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About the Plant

Our Florence, Kentucky components plant manufactures battery containers, covers, and PowerFrame grids. Since opening in 1978, we've grown to employ 150 people and operate six days per week. We proudly support the community through food and hygiene drives and local nonprofit partnerships.

Who we are: 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 materialssetting 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 Clarioswhere 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 passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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. 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.

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