Machine OperatorLocation: Fort Wayne, INPay: Starting at $19.57/hr, with opportunities to earn up to $21.82/hr through shift differential and cross-training. Paid weekly on Fridays. Shift Differential:<ul><li>Non-Continuous (8-hour): 2nd shift +$1.00/hr, 3rd shift +$1.25/hr</li><li>Continuous (12-hour): Day shift +$0.35/hr, Night shift +$1.25/hr Differential applies to employee’s home shift.</li></ul>Shifts: Multiple schedules available:<ul><li>12-hour (2-2-3): Days 5:00am–5:30pm / Nights 5:00pm–5:30am (includes every other weekend)</li><li>8-hour (Mon–Fri): 1st shift 6:00am–2:30pm / 2nd shift 2:00pm–10:30pm</li></ul>Benefits Start: Day 1What We Offer<ul><li>Starting pay $19.57/hr with progression and shift premiums (up to $21.82/hr)</li><li>Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays</li><li>Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 1)</li><li>401k with company match</li><li>Quarterly bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)</li><li>Free employee battery program</li><li>PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes (up to $150 annually), and earplugs provided</li><li>$1,500 referral bonus</li><li>Recognition programs</li></ul>Job Responsibilities<ul><li>Operate and monitor production machinery to support battery packaging and distribution</li><li>Load and unload pallets, sort shipping dunnage, and maintain efficient production flow</li><li>Perform quality checks and record production counts in computer systems</li><li>Decorate and label batteries to meet customer specifications</li><li>Assist with filling, charging, and final preparation of batteries for shipment</li><li>Maintain a clean, safe work area following 5S standards and safety guidelines</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>High school diploma or GED required</li><li>1+ year manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred</li><li>Ability to work 8-hour or 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends</li><li>Basic math, reading, and computer skills</li><li>Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and performing repetitive physical tasks</li><li>Must be able to wear required PPE (gloves, safety glasses, uniform, and safety boots)</li><li>U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident status required (no sponsorship available)</li></ul>About the PlantOur Fort Wayne, Indiana Distribution Center opened in 1999 and now employs more than 130 people. The site plays a critical role in charging, packaging, and shipping Clarios batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks.Equal Employment OpportunityClarios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.If you require accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [Clarios HR/recruiting email or phone].Additional Information<ul><li>Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, physical, and drug screen.</li><li>Proof of employment eligibility required.</li><li>This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned as needed.</li></ul>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 <a href="mailto:Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com">Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility">read our latest report</a>. We want you to <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">know your rights</a> because EEO is the law.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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Production Associate/Assembler

Machine OperatorLocation: Fort Wayne, INPay: Starting at $19.57/hr, with opportunities to earn up to $21.82/hr through shift differential and cross-training. Paid weekly on Fridays. Shift Differential:<ul><li>Non-Continuous (8-hour): 2nd shift +$1.00/hr, 3rd shift +$1.25/hr</li><li>Continuous (12-hour): Day shift +$0.35/hr, Night shift +$1.25/hr Differential applies to employee’s home shift.</li></ul>Shifts: Multiple schedules available:<ul><li>12-hour (2-2-3): Days 5:00am–5:30pm / Nights 5:00pm–5:30am (includes every other weekend)</li><li>8-hour (Mon–Fri): 1st shift 6:00am–2:30pm / 2nd shift 2:00pm–10:30pm</li></ul>Benefits Start: Day 1What We Offer<ul><li>Starting pay $19.57/hr with progression and shift premiums (up to $21.82/hr)</li><li>Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays</li><li>Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 1)</li><li>401k with company match</li><li>Quarterly bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)</li><li>Free employee battery program</li><li>PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes (up to $150 annually), and earplugs provided</li><li>$1,500 referral bonus</li><li>Recognition programs</li></ul>Job Responsibilities<ul><li>Operate and monitor production machinery to support battery packaging and distribution</li><li>Load and unload pallets, sort shipping dunnage, and maintain efficient production flow</li><li>Perform quality checks and record production counts in computer systems</li><li>Decorate and label batteries to meet customer specifications</li><li>Assist with filling, charging, and final preparation of batteries for shipment</li><li>Maintain a clean, safe work area following 5S standards and safety guidelines</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>High school diploma or GED required</li><li>1+ year manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred</li><li>Ability to work 8-hour or 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends</li><li>Basic math, reading, and computer skills</li><li>Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and performing repetitive physical tasks</li><li>Must be able to wear required PPE (gloves, safety glasses, uniform, and safety boots)</li><li>U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident status required (no sponsorship available)</li></ul>About the PlantOur Fort Wayne, Indiana Distribution Center opened in 1999 and now employs more than 130 people. The site plays a critical role in charging, packaging, and shipping Clarios batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks.Equal Employment OpportunityClarios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.If you require accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [Clarios HR/recruiting email or phone].Additional Information<ul><li>Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, physical, and drug screen.</li><li>Proof of employment eligibility required.</li><li>This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned as needed.</li></ul>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 <a href="mailto:Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com">Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility">read our latest report</a>. We want you to <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">know your rights</a> because EEO is the law.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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