Formation Operator I

Trojan Battery Company; Sandersville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Formation Operator in Sandersville, GA to ensure correct acid level and to conduct visual inspections for cosmetic defects. The role emphasizes safety, PPE use, and adherence to quality policies in a production environment.

Responsibilities include placing caps, stacking on conveyors, identifying defects, and ensuring correct battery orientation and cable placement. The position requires a high school diploma and forklift certification, with basic English and

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 functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Experience in an assembly/production environment.

Responsibilities

• Place caps onto batteries according to battery type.
• Perform the proper function of stacking on / off from conveyors.
• Identify all defects prior to filling with acid (1st fill).
• Analyze the correct direction of the batteries during off bearing.
• Identify the correct cable (jumpers) to be placed on specific types of batteries.
• Demonstrate proper use of table lift during off bearing.
• Ensure correct marking on the battery rack to aid Circuit Tender.
• Display correct use of PPE.
• Perform general housekeeping.
• Meets all quality requirements and standards.
• Meets all production requirements.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Read English

Basic math

Assembly/production experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

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 Formation Operator assures correct acid level and conduct a visual inspection for cosmetic defects.

Areas of Focus Formation Operator complies with all safety requirements and proper use of PPE. Additionally, Formation Operator understands & practice the Quality policy day to day.

Responsibilities Level I

• Place caps onto batteries according to battery type
• Perform the proper function of stacking on / off from conveyors
• Identify all defects prior to filling with acid (1st fill)
• Analyze the correct direction of the batteries during off bearing. (Understand correct polarity of batteries)
• Identify the correct cable (jumpers) to be placed on specific types of batteries
• Demonstrate proper use of table lift during off bearing
• Ensure correct marking on the battery rack to aid Circuit Tender
• Display correct use of PPE
• Perform general housekeeping
• Meets all quality requirements and standards
• Meets all production requirements

Basic 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 functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Experience in an assembly/production environment

Experience in an assembly/production environment 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.