Machine Operator

Trojan Battery Company; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Machine Operator (Floater) to support battery production across multiple processes. The role requires adaptability to changing tasks, safe operation of equipment, and strict adherence to hygiene and safety protocols on site.

You will load materials, monitor equipment, perform quality checks, and document data while collaborating with a team. The position emphasizes attendance, safety, and the ability to work under varying shifts in a high-volume plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing/plant experience with a strong and consistent work history.
• Must maintain good attendance and be able to work any shift.
• Able to lift 80 lbs. and stand for long periods; basic English and math proficiency.
• Must be clean shaven and follow safety/hygiene rules on site.

Responsibilities

• Operate different machines within a manufacturing facility.
• Load raw materials into machines.
• Assist in monitoring machine functions.
• Perform visual inspections for quality and quantity.
• Notify others of problems or inconsistencies.
• Enter data.
• Meet quality requirements and standards.
• Work in hot and cold temperatures.
• Use hand tools and learn machine controls and gauges.
• Demonstrate strong team skills.
• Solve problems and propose solutions.
• Complete required documentation.
• Maintain excellent attendance.
• Have knowledge of all manufacturing processes.

Skills

Machine operation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Data entry

Manufacturing processes knowledge

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

The Machine Operator (Floater) is a position that assists production of batteries by filling in on any of the manufacturing process. All candidates must be able to operate any manufacturing equipment as well as be able to operate in a lead acid environment by following the safety, environmental and quality protocols, and procedures. This is an incentivized position with the purpose of covering for those on PTO or out sick. The right candidate will understand that the daily tasks may change and will need to remain adaptable to an everchanging environment.

Responsibilities

• Ability to operate different machines within a manufacturing facility
• Able to load raw materials into machines.
• Assists in monitoring machine functions.
• Performs visual inspections for quality and quantity.
• Notifies others of problems or inconsistencies.
• Enters data.
• Meets quality requirements and standards.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperature
• Ability to use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc.
• Strong team skills
• Ability to solve problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to complete any required documentation.
• Highly dedicated with a proven record of excellent attendance.
• Knowledgeable in all the manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• 2 years of manufacturing/plant experience with a strong and consistent work history.
• Required to remain in good standing with attendance.
• Must be clean shaven Able to follow instructions and procedures as expected Can work any shift as required All employees must follow strict hygiene rules including mandatory showering and lunch periods on site.
• You must be able to lift 80 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Forklift Certification (preferred).
• Basic English proficiency to interpret work and apply safety instructions.
• Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

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.