Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: St. Joseph, MO (Pear Street)

Pay: $25.42/hr. Paid weekly on Fridays.

Shift Differential:

• 2nd shift: +$1.00/hr.

• 3rd shift: +$2.00/hr.

Shifts: Multiple schedules available

• 2nd shift: Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 10:30pm
• 3rd shift: Monday to Friday 10:30pm to 6:30am

What We Offer

• Starting pay $25.42/hr. with progression and incentive pay
• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 31)
• 401k with company match and retirement contributions (RIC 1–7% with 50% match up to 3%)
• Annual bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)
• Free employee battery program (after 120 days)
• PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respirators provided
• $1,000 referral bonus (paid after 90 days)
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Recognition programs (Safety Week, Holiday Party, Tenure Awards, Spring Fling, etc.)

Job Responsibilities

• Receives and unloads incoming materials, verifying quantity received and performing incoming inspection functions.
• Operates and services sit-down power forklift trucks.
• Load miscellaneous materials to trucks, such as scrap, empty drums, materials for other plants.
• Supplies production lines with necessary materials when required and moves finished product, raw materials, parts, and packing materials to various plant locations.
• Keeps warehouse and yard storage orderly to use available space to the best advantage. Performs daily production cycle counts as directed by supervision.

Qualifications

• 2+ year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to operate power forklift truck
• Comfortable working 12+ hour days
• Ability to stand/walk for long period of time
• Ability to work in a hot environment
• Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math, reading and writing skills
• Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands
• Must be able to wear required PPE

About the Plant

Our St. Joseph, Missouri Dry Assembly Plant (DAP) opened in 1973 and now employs more than 860 people. The facility manufactures automotive and marine batteries and has been recognized by several global automotive manufacturers for supplier excellence. The plant is a strong community supporter, participating in local initiatives like food drives, holiday events, and family day

Additional Information

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical (as applicable)
Proof of employment eligibility is required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and may be adjusted based on business needs.

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.

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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. 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.

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