Material Handler

Clarios, LLC; West Union (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios, LLC is seeking a Material Handler at the Oconee facility to operate a forklift, move raw materials, and support production. You will stage materials for lines, load outbound shipments, and keep inventories accurate using BES software. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork to maintain efficient operations.

Required: high school diploma or GED and forklift experience preferred. Excellent communication skills are essential for coordinating with production teams and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prefer experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years forklift operation experience preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and move raw materials to prescribed departments in a timely manner.
• Load finished goods onto trucks for outbound shipments.
• Supply production lines with required materials when needed.
• Move scrap materials from production areas to warehouse or yard.
• Label and identify products and manage inventory via BES software.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow safety rules.
• Participate in safety and productivity meetings to improve morale.

Skills

Forklift operation

Excellent verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BES software

Job description

Material Handler Oconee Facility

Primary Purpose Under general supervision, work as part of the production control team operating a forklift to receive and move raw materials and parts throughout the plant as required by production.

Primary Duties

• Receive and move raw materials and parts to prescribed departments and locations in a timely manner
• Load finished goods onto trucks for out-going shipments
• Supply production lines with necessary materials when required
• Move miscellaneous scrap materials out of production areas to warehouse or yard
• Label and identify product correctly and move inventory via BES software
• Keep work areas clean and orderly
• Strictly adhere to all plant safety rules
• Take active part in group meetings to maintain safety, quality, and increase productivity and morale.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous industrial or manufacturing experience preferred
• Prefer 2+ years of experience in operating a fork lift, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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

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.

Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands.

We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry.