Forklift Operator & Material Handler

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 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. 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.

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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.