Machine Operator - Graveyard

Clarios; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Safety PPE provided

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Clarios in Canby, OR is seeking a production associate to operate semi-automated battery manufacturing lines in a fast-paced union environment. You will adjust machines, troubleshoot issues, inspect quality, and maintain records while using pallet jacks.

Starting at $21.50/hour with wage progression, average earnings exceed $80,000/year including overtime and a $750 retention bonus; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and safety PPE.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift and work in an industrial environment.
• Willingness to work daily overtime and weekends as needed.
• Successful completion of pre-employment checks and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate semi-automated production machines to manufacture automotive batteries.
• Make machine adjustments, troubleshoot equipment issues, and perform maintenance.
• Conduct visual inspections and required quality checks.
• Operate pallet jacks and manage production records.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and follow safety and production standards.

Skills

Overtime willingness

Industrial environment adaptation

Daily overtime readiness

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Semi-automated production machines

Job description

• Operate pallet jacks

Canby, OR | Full-Time | Union Position

Earn over $25/hour and over $80,000/year, bonuses, overtime opportunities, and weekly pay.

Pay Progression including wage progression and shift differential

• $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 $.75/hour graveyard shift differential
• February 2027 guaranteed wage increase and $750 retention bonus

Additional Earnings

• Overtime opportunities
• Quarterly bonus up to 4%

Total annual average earnings is over $80,000/year

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

11:30 pm - 8:00 am Monday (starts Sunday night) - Friday, must be available to work daily overtime and weekends as needed.

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
• 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, Industrial, 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. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

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

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. 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. 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. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.