Stand Up Forklift Operator

About the role

Job Title Stand Up Forklift Operator Location Middletown, DE Pay $14.76/hr. base pay + shift differential. Paid weekly on Fridays. Shifts 12-hour 2-2-3 rotating schedule Days: 6:00am - 6:30pm Nights: 6:00pm - 6:30am Training: Day shift (2-2-3)

What We Offer

Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401k with employee contributions Annual bonus opportunity (up to 4% based on plant performance) Health Savings Account contributions PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, and safety shoes provided Free employee battery program Recognition programs Growth and advancement opportunities Job Responsibilities Operate and service Stand Up forklifts, hand trucks, and related equipment Receive, unload, and verify incoming shipments; record data in ILS system Load materials including scrap, empty drums, and interplant shipments Supply production lines with required materials and remove scrap/dunnage Perform cycle counts and periodic inventories; report shortages and discrepancies Follow incoming inspection procedures for materials and escalate issues as needed Maintain orderly warehouse and yard storage to maximize space Support daily production flow by keeping materials moving efficiently Qualifications Must be able to pass forklift certification High school diploma or GED required Basic math, reading, writing, and computer skills Comfortable working 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime/weekends as needed Must be able to wear required PPE (uniform, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection) About the Plant Our Middletown, Delaware distribution center charges, packages, and ships batteries used in cars, boats, and heavy-duty trucks.

Since opening in 2011, we have grown to employ more than 350 people and operate six days per week. Our employees are actively engaged in the community, supporting organizations such as the Middletown/Odessa/Townsend Senior Center and local fire departments.

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.
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• 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.

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