Forklift Driver - Nights

Forklift Operator

Location: San Antonio, TX (Off-site warehouse location: 5050 Stout Dr, San Antonio, TX)

Pay: Starting at $22.81/hr.

Shifts:

• 3rd shift 10:30 pm - 7am
• M-F some Weekend OT

Benefits Start: Day 1

What We Offer

• Competitive pay starting at $22.81/hr with shift differentials
• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 1)
• 401k with company match (RIC 1–5%, with enhanced match if contributing 6%)
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 5% based on plant performance)
• Free employee battery program
• PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, and safety shoes provided
• $1,000 referral bonus (after 90 days)
• Recognition programs including Safety Week, Quality Week, and Tenure Awards

Job Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts (sit-down and stand-up) safely to move, load, and unload batteries and materials
• Supply production lines with required materials and remove scrap as needed
• Perform cycle counts, verify material accuracy, and track inventory in warehouse systems
• Receive, inspect, and record incoming and outgoing shipments; report discrepancies
• Support shipping operations including palletizing and staging loads for transport
• Maintain warehouse organization and safe traffic flow in storage and loading areas
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years forklift experience in manufacturing, shipping, or distribution required
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Basic computer skills (inventory tracking, system inputs)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform repetitive physical tasks in a hot environment
• Must be able to wear required PPE

About the Plant

Our San Antonio, Texas Distribution Center opened in 1995 and now employs more than 265 people. The site charges, packages, and ships batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. We are proud of our community involvement, supporting local organizations such as Toys for Tots, The Strong Foundation, and Soldier’s Angels.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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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