Forklift Operator & Material Handler

Forklift Operator & Material Handler

Job Responsibilities

• Receiving, moving, and transporting raw materials, parts, and packing materials to designated locations throughout the plant using forklifts and other equipment
• Inventory tracking and assist with warehouse organization
• Operate forklift, pick orders, stage material and load/unload trucks
• Verify that product meets quality standards and keep records of approved and defective units
• Clean equipment, tools, etc. and surrounding area between jobs.
• Follow all safety, quality and production specifications, instructions, written and verbal.

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting required.
• Previous certification on stand-up or sit-down forklifts, with willingness to be recertified.
• 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.

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, and overtime as required
• Ability to work in an industrial environment (standing, walking, lifting, bending)
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Commitment to safety, quality, and attendance standards
• Pre-employment background check, physical, drug screen and proof of employment eligibility required.

About the Plant

In operation for over 50 years, our Canby, OR facility manufactures high-quality batteries for automotive and industrial markets. With over 235 employees, we offer a stable work environment, a strong culture of internal growth, and long-standing community partnerships.

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.