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Production Associate & Assembler

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clarios logoClarios · Indiana, Fort Wayne
Full-timeOn-site6d ago
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About the role

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 identit

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 1+ year manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
  • Ability to work 8-hour or 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends
  • Basic math, reading, and computer skills
  • Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and performing repetitive physical tasks
  • Must be able to wear required PPE (gloves, safety glasses, uniform, and safety boots)
  • U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident status required (no sponsorship available)
  • About the Plant
  • Our Fort Wayne, Indiana Distribution Center opened in 1999 and now employs more than 130 people. The site plays a critical role in charging, packaging, and shipping Clarios batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks.
  • 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

Starting pay $22.28/hr with progression and shift premiums (up to $24.53/hr)Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidaysHealth, dental, and vision insurance (Day 1)401k with company matchQuarterly bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)Free employee battery programPPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes (up to $150 annually), and earplugs provided$1,000 referral bonusRecognition programsJob ResponsibilitiesPolish terminals using appropriate hand or wire brush and remove residue from cover. Operate manual hirater or bitrode and/or OCV meter to test quality. Shrink-wrap batteries as required. Use hand brander as needed.Decorate batteries according to customer requirements. Able to retrieve specs from computer terminal. Maintains adequate decoration stock on line.Stack off rejects to pallet. Palletize batteries to customer requirements utilizing BES procedures and equipment, maintaining accurate production counts and filling customer orders as complete as possible.Participates in developing and improving Standard Work Practices for each area and consistently reviews them for effectiveness through team meetings and practice.Service washer and dryer as necessary. Clean or wipe batteries as needed. Repair posts on batteries as needed. Keep work area clean and orderly, clean machines and area per shift and perform regular preventative maintenance.Performs other duties as assigned.Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus

Additional Information

Production Associate / Assembler Location: Fort Wayne, IN Pay: Starting at $22.28/hr, with opportunities to earn up to $24.53/hr through shift differential and cross-training. Paid weekly on Fridays. Shift Differential: Non-Continuous (8-hour): 2nd shift +$1.00/hr, 3rd shift +$1.25/hr Continuous (12-hour): Day shift +$0.35/hr, Night shift +$1.25/hr Differential applies to employee's home shift. Shifts: Multiple schedules available: 12-hour (2-2-3): Days 5:00am-5:30pm / Nights 5:00pm-5:30am (includes every other weekend) 8-hour (Mon-Fri): 1st shift 6:00am-2:30pm / 2nd shift 2:00pm-10:30pm Benefits Start: Day 1

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