Forklift Operator/Material Handler - Full Time!

Clarios, LLC; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator/Material Handler, where you'll play a vital role in the manufacturing of batteries for vehicles. This position offers competitive pay with opportunities for overtime, an annual bonus based on plant performance, and a range of benefits including paid vacation and tuition reimbursement. You'll be responsible for operating forklifts to transport materials, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a safe work environment. With a commitment to sustainability and community involvement, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to grow and advance in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Annual Bonus Opportunity

College Tuition Reimbursement

401k Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account Contributions

Competitive Health Benefits

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Employee Battery Program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of forklift experience required.
• Comfortable working in a hot environment.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Receive, move, and transport materials using forklifts.
• Verify product quality and maintain records.
• Clean equipment and follow safety specifications.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Tracking

Basic Computer Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Pay: $20/hr+ with the opportunity for overtime!

Shift/Hours: 2nd and 3rd shifts with plenty of OT!

• Swing Shift 3:00 pm 11:30 pm or 3:30 pm 12:00 am
• Graveyard 11:00 pm 7:30 am or 11:30 pm 8:00 am (Start up Sunday night)

What You Get:

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 4% annual salary based on Plant's performance).
• College tuition reimbursement.
• 401k plan offered with company match.
• Company contributions available for employee Health Savings Account.
• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, home/auto purchase benefit options available.
• Fitness reimbursement program.
• Employee battery program 1 free battery a year.
• Lots of opportunity for growth and advancement.

What You Will Do:

You will be responsible for receiving, moving, and transporting raw materials, parts, and packing materials to designated locations throughout the plant using forklifts and other equipment. You may also perform inventory tracking and assist with warehouse organization.

How You Will Do It

• Operate forklift, pick orders, stage material and load/unload trucks
• Verify that product meets quality standards and keep records of approved and defective units
• Clean equipment, tools, etc. and surrounding area between jobs.
• Follow all safety, quality and production specifications, instructions, written and verbal.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) of forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting required.
• Previous certification on stand-up or sit-down forklifts, with willingness to be recertified.
• Comfortable working 12+ hour days.
• Ability to stand/walk for long period of time.
• Ability to work in a hot environment.
• Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands.
• Must be able to wear required PPE.

What We Do Here

Our fully integrated plant near Portland, Oregon manufactures batteries for cars, boats, motorcycles and heavy-duty trucks and will soon celebrate 50 years in operation. We opened our doors in 1973 and now employ more than 235 people and operate six days per week. Our employees are actively involved in the community and support a variety of local organizations, including the Rotary Club and neighborhood schools.

Pre-employment background check, physical, drug screen and proof of employment eligibility required.

Who we are:
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.

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. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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