Forklift Operator

Job Title

Forklift Operator

Location

Florence, Kentucky

Pay

$21.32

Shift

Nights - 6:45- 7:15 am (2,2,3 schedule 15 days a month and every other weekend a 3 day weekend )

• Utilize a sit-down forklift, a tugger, a hand-truck, and other equipment as required to complete daily tasks.  Assemble and prepare shipments in accordance with shipping requirements and specifications.
• Weigh and record weight on shipping orders.  Check shipments for correct material, packing, tagging, addressing, handling, and loading.  Prepare bills of lading and other required forms. Route shipments, contact carriers.  Verify shipments and receipts against packing slips and bills of lading. Route materials to storage. May dispatch company vehicles. 
• Make damage, shortage, etc. reports, make reports of shipments, prepare inventory reports.
• May perform other handling, inventory, and housekeeping duties as assigned.  May move materials, cartons, etc., with a forklift truck, hand truck, or skid mover as required.  Good judgment and initiative are required to perform work accurately and efficiently.
• Must have the ability to work well in a highly automated, fast-paced environment.  Must be able to use RF scanners.  Computer knowledge is a plus.  Ability to load and unload trucks with a forklift is a plus.  Prepare and check necessary receipts, records and reports.  Observe methods of accomplishing work and learn operation of all equipment while assisting in various tasks.
• Must have at least 3 to 6 months experience on a sit-down forklift to transport finished molded parts to prescribed areas, shrink oven, etc. and to locations in warehouse. 
• Prior sit down forklift experience required, at least 3 to 6-months.  Manufacturing or large warehouse experience preferred. 

About Clarios Florence

Our Florence, Kentucky Components Plant manufactures PowerFrame® grids and battery components used in millions of vehicles worldwide. Opened in 1978, the facility employs over 150 people and operates six days per week. We take pride in our strong community partnerships and commitment to safety and innovation.

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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