COS Operator I

Trojan Battery Company; Sandersville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Sandersville, Georgia is seeking a COS Operator. The role involves stacking battery core components with precision and ensuring safety measures are followed. The COS Operator will perform visual inspections, operate forklifts, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and forklift certification. This position requires physical stamina, including lifting 50-80 lbs and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Forklift Certification is required.
• 6 months to 1-year manufacturing or plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load separators and plates into machine, ensuring proper alignment.
• Ensure machine is running properly and perform visual inspections.
• Operate a forklift to move materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Basic math proficiency

Basic English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Position Overview

COS Operator is an important step in battery formation. The COS Operator will stack the elements of battery core in the correct and safe order to be placed inside the battery. This process calls for someone with an attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Areas of Focus

To perform the role safely and wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including a respirator. Additionally, the COS Operator will ensure plates are fitting correctly, lugs are clean and plate count is correct; ensures groups are feeding correctly on the line and onto the paddle conveyors for moving to the next station.

Responsibilities

• Load separators and plates into machine, ensuring proper alignment, either positive or negative.
• Ensure machine is running properly.
• Efficiently make change overs to equipment as schedule requires.
• Perform visual inspections for quality and quantity, make minor adjustments to correct problems under supervision.
• Operate a forklift to move materials.
• Identify a variety of plate types.
• Complete production reports as needed.
• Use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc.
• Must be clean shaven.
• Follow strict hygiene rules including mandatory showering and lunch periods on site.
• Lift 50–80 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or greater required.
• Forklift Certification.
• 6 months – 1-year manufacturing/plant experience.
• Basic English proficiency to interpret work and apply safety instructions.
• Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Company Overview

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.