Clarios
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 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 elevate 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Clarios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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.
If you require accommodations during the interview process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.
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.
A Note to Job Applicants Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To all recruitment agencies Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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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 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 elevate 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Clarios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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.
If you require accommodations during the interview process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.
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.
A Note to Job Applicants Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To all recruitment agencies Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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