Battery Formation Operator: Quality, Safety & Growth

Trojan Battery Company; Sandersville, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Formation Operator to ensure correct acid levels and to perform visual inspections for cosmetic defects. The role emphasizes safety, PPE, and adherence to the company's Quality policy in day-to-day work.

The position requires basic English, math skills, and forklift certification, with prior experience in an assembly/production environment. Successful candidates will join a team focused on reliability and safety in battery production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months–1 year machine operator experience.
• Stand-up Lift / Forklift Certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Read and understand basic English.
• Perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Experience in an assembly/production environment.

Responsibilities

• Place caps onto batteries according to battery type.
• Stack on/off from conveyors.
• Identify defects prior to filling with acid.
• Analyze correct battery direction during off bearing.
• Identify correct cables (jumpers) for each battery type.
• Demonstrate proper use of table lift during off bearing.
• Ensure correct marking on battery rack to aid maintenance.
• Display correct PPE usage.
• Perform general housekeeping.
• Meet all quality requirements.

Skills

Forklift certification

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Read English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up lift

Job description

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Formation Operator to ensure correct acid levels and to perform visual inspections for cosmetic defects. The role emphasizes safety, PPE, and adherence to the company's Quality policy in day-to-day work.

The position requires basic English, math skills, and forklift certification, with prior experience in an assembly/production environment. Successful candidates will join a team focused on reliability and safety in battery production.