Production Team Member

Job Title

Production Team Member

Location

Toledo, OH

Pay

• Machine Operator: Pay is based on production incentive; hourly rate generally averages around $20/ hour including incentive and Shift differential. Opportunities to make 24- $30 in your first year
• Forklift Roles: Starting at $20.33/hour; $22.96 after completing training and securing permanent bid
• Weekly pay
• Annual wage progression increases

Shifts Available

• 2nd: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Shift Differential

• 8-hour shifts: 2nd shift +$1.00/hr; 3rd shift +$1.25/hr
• 12-hour shifts: Day shift +$1.00/hr; Night shift +$1.50/hr

What We Offer

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays, including 10 guaranteed days off
• Annual performance bonus up to 3%
• Fitness & vitamin reimbursement program
• Battery purchase program (available after probationary period; up to two batteries per calendar year at no cost; additional batteries at reduced cost)
• Employee referral bonus program (available after probationary period)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Job Responsibilities

• All production team members are hired into the Labor Pool classification where you will be trained in a role suited to your skills. Upon completion of training, you will be eligible to secure your permanent bid job by seniority. Common job responsibilities include:
• Operate automated and semi-automated production machines to manufacture automotive batteries
• Make minor adjustments, diagnose equipment issues, and perform operator-level preventive maintenance
• Conduct visual inspections and required quality checks
• Keep accurate records of production and defects
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow all safety protocols

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing or machine operating experience preferred
• Comfortable working 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, including overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and twist for extended periods
• Basic computer, math, reading, and writing skills
• Must be able to wear required PPE

About the Plant

The Toledo, Ohio facility has been in operation since 1981 and is the largest Clarios manufacturing plant, employing more than 700 team members. The facility is known for its commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence and maintains an active presence in the local community through organizations such as United Way, Cherry Street Mission, several veterans’ charities, and Ronald McDonald House.

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 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. 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 aiapply.co . 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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