Machine Operator / Forklift Operator - Swing Shift

Clarios, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Uniforms and PPE provided

Fitness reimbursement

Free battery program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Clarios Canby facility is hiring a Machine Operator / Forklift Operator on a swing shift in Canby, OR. Full-time, union position with strong earnings potential and weekly pay.

Early wages start at $21.50/hour with advancement to $24–$28/hour after 90 days, plus a swing differential and overtime incentives. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of assembly or similar experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic computer, reading, writing and math skills required.
• Ability to work daily overtime up to 12 hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Pre-employment checks including background, physical, drug screen and eligibility verification completed.

Responsibilities

• Operate semi-automated production machines to manufacture automotive batteries in a fast-paced environment.
• Make machine adjustments and troubleshoot equipment issues; perform operator maintenance.
• Conduct visual inspections and quality checks.
• Operate pallet jacks and sit-down forklift in the assembly department.
• Maintain schedule and inventory accuracy; record production and defects.
• Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and production standards.

Skills

1+ year manufacturing experience

Basic computer skills

Reading/writing/math skills

Physical endurance

PPE compliance

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Machine Operator / Forklift Operator - Swing Shift Canby, OR | Full-Time | Union Position Earn over $25/hour and over $80,000/year, bonuses, overtime opportunities, and weekly pay.

Pay Progression

• $21.50/hour starting rate - first 90 days
• Average after 90 days $24-28/hour through daily incentive pay
• Additional wage progression over 5 years starting after 90 days ($.67/hour increasing to $2.77/hour)
• Additional $.50/hour swing shift differential
• February 2027 guaranteed wage increase and $750 retention bonus

Additional Earnings

• Overtime opportunities
• Quarterly bonus up to 4%

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, home/auto purchase benefit, and HSA
• 401(k) with automatic company contributions and company match opportunity
• Paid holidays, vacation, parental leave and sick time
• Company-paid uniforms, safety shoes and PPE
• Fitness reimbursement
• Free battery program
• Advancement opportunities

Schedule

3:30 pm - 12:00 am Monday – Friday Overtime opportunities are frequently available and can significantly increase annual earnings. Candidates must be flexible to work extended shifts and rotating weekends based on business needs.

What You'll Do

• Operate semi-automated production machines to manufacture automotive batteries in a fast-paced environment
• Make machine adjustments, troubleshoot equipment issues, and perform operator preventative maintenance
• Conduct visual inspections and required quality checks
• Operate pallet jacks and sit down forklift in the assembly department
• Maintain schedule and inventory accuracy, keep accurate records of production and defects
• Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and production standards

Qualifications

• 1+ year of assembly or similar experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Basic computer, reading, writing and math skills
• Ability to work daily overtime up to 12 hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in an industrial environment
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical, drug screen, and employment eligibility verification

Other Experience We Consider

Assembly, Assembler, Production Associate, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Machine Helper, Shift Lead, Warehouse Associate, Material Handler, Industrial, Equipment Operator, Press Operator, Agriculture, Farming, Food Processing, Glass Manufacturing, Window and Door Assembly.

About Clarios

For more than 50 years, our Canby facility has manufactured automotive batteries. We offer stable, full-time careers, competitive union wages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. Convenient commute from Oregon City, Wilsonville, Woodburn, Molalla, Aurora, Hubbard, Salem, Silverton and surrounding communities.

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.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law.

As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses.

We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law.

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, and all 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.

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