Casting Operator

Trojan Battery Company; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Lithonia, GA is seeking material handlers to load raw materials, operate forklift equipment and support manufacturing line efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, and adherence to Lean practices in a dynamic plant environment.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, basic English proficiency, and forklift certification, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow precise work instructions. Grow with a global leader in energy storage solutions.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak basic English.
• Understands CTQ & SPC – reads & understands charts and graphs
• Forklift certification required
• Understand hazardous material labels and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials into machines.
• Operate forklift to move materials.
• Perform visual inspections for quality and quantity.
• Follow and maintain Lean activities (5S, housekeeping).
• Assist with mold and trim die changes.
• Be at work station on time and follow Work Instructions

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Safety procedures

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

None

Job description

It\'s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they\'re doing! We\'re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. WHO WE ARE Founded in 1925 by George Godber and Carl Speer, Trojan Battery Company is the world\'s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries. From deep-cycle flooded batteries to deep-cycle AGM and gel batteries, Trojan has shaped the world of deep-cycle battery technology with more than over 90 years of battery manufacturing experience. Trojan Battery Company\'s core values focus on our commitment to developing innovative environmentally friendly energy storage solutions that effectively meet customer needs, and serve the global community at large. Trojan values the integrity of our business relations, the quality of our deep-cycle technology, reliability of our products and services, as well as the professional growth of our team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all safety requirements and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understand and practice the Quality policy
• Loads raw materials into machines
• Manually on and off bears materials from/to machines
• Operates cork spraying machine
• Dross ladle and pot when needed
• Performs visual inspections for quality and quantity, makes minor adjustments to correct problems under supervision.
• Assist team members in maximizing production
• Be familiar with all grid types, proper alignment on pallets and proper stacks
• Must also be sure to use only non-defective pallets or slip sheets
• Generally, meets minimum grid production requirements.
• Complete hourly CTQ data collector entry
• Operates a Forklift to move materials
• Identifies a variety of grid types
• Understand and follow Work Instructions
• Be at work station on time
• Leave work station on time, unless otherwise instructed by the Team Lead or Supervisor
• Follow and maintain Lean activities (5S, Housekeeping, etc.)
• Assist with mold and trim die changes
• Be at work station on time
• Leave work station on time, unless otherwise instructed by the Team Lead/Supervisor
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, and be able to handle challenging situations
• Ability to work variable and flexible hours including overtime
• Ability to be detail oriented, and sense of urgency
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Read, write and speak basic English
• Understand specifications and labels associated with hazardous material
• Performs basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to learn team skills
• Understands CTQ & SPC – reads & understands charts and graphs
• Forklift certification

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or greater.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Comply with Blood Lead Health and Hygiene Protocols
• Understand and Comply with correct lifting procedures which enable lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Comply with Hazards Communication procedures
• Must follow all ergonomic recommendations and safety procedures

if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you\'ll enjoy your career with us! Powering the world is rapidly changing. C&D / Trojan (C&D Technologies, Inc., and Trojan Battery Company, LLC) is a leading global producer of energy storage solutions driven by technology and innovation. We share a common vision and work as one team supporting each other across a collaborative and dynamic organization.