Job Details

Forklift Operator / Material Handler - Day Shift

Canby, OR | Full-Time | Union Position

Earn up to $24.72/hour within your first year, plus bonuses, overtime opportunities, and weekly pay.

Pay Progression including wage progression and shift differential:

$21.50/hour starting rate

$22.52/hour after 90 days

$23.17/hour following the February 2027 contract increase

$24.72/hour after 1 year

Opportunity to earn additional incentive pay in this role

Additional Earnings:

Overtime opportunities

Quarterly bonus up to 4%

$750 February 2027 retention bonus

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, life, home/auto purchase benefit, and HSA

401(k) with automatic company contributions and company match opportunity

Paid holidays, vacation, parental leave and sick time

Company-paid uniforms, safety shoes and PPE

Fitness reimbursement

Free battery program

Advancement opportunities

Schedule:

7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday, must be available to work daily overtime and weekends as needed.

What You'll Do:

Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts

Move and stage materials for production lines and from production lines to warehouse storage racks

Maintain schedule and inventory accuracy

Support production and boosting operations

Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and production standards

Qualifications:

1+ year of forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment

Basic computer, reading, writing and math skills

Ability to work daily overtime up to 12 hours and weekends as needed

Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in an industrial environment

Ability to wear required PPE

Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical, drug screen, and employment eligibility verification

About Clarios:

For more than 50 years, our Canby facility has manufactured automotive batteries. We offer stable, full-time careers, competitive union wages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Convenient commute from Oregon City, Wilsonville, Woodburn, Molalla, Aurora, Hubbard, Salem, Silverton and surrounding communities.

Apply today to join Clarios.

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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