Battery Finishing Operator I – Hands-on, Safety-focused

Trojan Battery Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Lithonia, GA is hiring a Finishing Operator I to fill batteries with acid to proper levels and apply caps according to battery type. The role includes visual inspections, PPE usage, and working in a high-temperature environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and 2–3 years of manufacturing experience, basic English and math, and a proven safe work record. The position is full-time and on-site with strict hygiene rules on site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or greater.
• 2-3 years manufacturing/plant experience with a strong and consistent work history.
• Basic English proficiency to interpret work and apply safety instructions.
• Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Responsibilities

• On/Off Bear batteries from production line.
• Understand and practice the Quality policy.
• Use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc.
• Work in a lead acid battery manufacturing plant.
• Capable of working in extreme temperatures and heavy environment is a plus.
• Strong team skills.
• Solve problems and recommend solutions.
• All employees must follow strict hygiene rules including mandatory showering and lunch periods on site.
• Lift 50-80 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Remove caps and perform visual check to ensure that batteries are facing correctly when transmitting through the conveyor.
• Correctly apply proper vent caps, ensuring a tight seal, and apply labels to batteries.

Skills

Strong team skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Trojan Battery Company in Lithonia, GA is hiring a Finishing Operator I to fill batteries with acid to proper levels and apply caps according to battery type. The role includes visual inspections, PPE usage, and working in a high-temperature environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and 2–3 years of manufacturing experience, basic English and math, and a proven safe work record. The position is full-time and on-site with strict hygiene rules on site.