Clarios Careers in Fort Wayne, IN

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Our Fort Wayne, IN plant is hiring!

This is a Clarios Distribution Center, where batteries receive their final charge, labeling, and quality checks before heading out to customers around the world. These facilities play a critical role in the last steps of the battery lifecycle - transforming assembled batteries into ready-to-use products.

Here, batteries are activated through an initial charge process known as formation, then labeled, packaged, and prepared for shipment. Every unit that leaves a Clarios Distribution Center meets rigorous performance and safety standards, ensuring reliability from day one.

These centers are essential to Clarios' commitment to delivering high-quality, dependable energy storage solutions to the automotive market.

Plant Details

Plant Overview

This is a Distribution Center, where batteries undergo final activation and are prepared for customer delivery.

Formation - the process of charging batteries for the first time to activate the chemical reaction that allows them to store and deliver power.
Shipping (Sticker) - where batteries are labeled, sorted, and packaged for shipment to customers, ensuring accuracy and readiness for end use.

These final steps ensure each battery meets quality standards before it reaches the road.

Environment:

Fast-paced production environment
Physically active roles with a strong safety focus
All hires start as utility workers and cross-train into additional roles
Employees at this plant are represented by a union.

PPE Requirements:

PPE (personal protective equipment) needs vary by position. You may be required to use some, or all, of the following, depending on your role:

Head Protection
Eye protection
Hand protection
Uniforms

Benefits

Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
Wage progression and Bonus opportunities.

401k plan offered with company match.
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.

Employee battery program.
Lots of opportunities for growth and advancement.

Careers

Backgrounds & Titles that Thrive in this Role: Assembly, Manufacturing, Assembler, Production Associate, General Labor, and/or Maintenance.

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

What You Will Do:
In this position you will operate automated and semi-automated production machines to manufacture automotive batteries. In addition, operators make minor adjustments during troubleshooting, recognize and diagnose machine problems, and participate in operator preventative maintenance of equipment such as cleaning, greasing, and replacing small parts. Perform visual inspection of machines for quality or productivity problems. Perform required quality checks as trained.

Daily Responsibilities:

Operate machinery by controlling and adjusting machine settings, feed raw materials or parts to semi-automated machines.
Verify that product meets quality standards and keep records of approved and defective units
Clean equipment, tools, etc. and surrounding area between jobs.
Follow all safety, quality and production specifications, instructions, written and verbal.

What We're Looking For:

1+ year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Comfortable working 12+ hour days.
Ability to stand/walk for long period of time.
Ability to work in a hot environment.
Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner.
Basic computer skills.
Basic math, reading and writing skills.
Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands.
Must be able to wear required PPE.

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Pay: Starting at $19.57/hr, with opportunities to earn up to $21.82/hr through shift differential and cross-training. Paid weekly on Fridays.

Shift Differential:

Non-Continuous (8-hour): 2nd shift +$1.00/hr, 3rd shift +$1.25/hr
Continuous (12-hour): Day shift +$0.35/hr, Night shift +$1.25/hr
Differential applies to employeeï¿½s home shift.

Shifts: Multiple schedules available:

12-hour (2-2-3): Days 5:00amï¿½5:30pm / Nights 5:00pmï¿½5:30am (includes every other weekend)
8-hour (Monï¿½Fri): 1st shift 6:00amï¿½2:30pm / 2nd shift 2:00pmï¿½10:30pm

Benefits Start: Day 1

What We Offer:

Starting pay $19.57/hr with progression and shift premiums (up to $21.82/hr)
Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 1)
401k with company match
Quarterly bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)
Free employee battery program
PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes (up to $150 annually), and earplugs provided
$1,500 referral bonus
Recognition programs

Job Responsibilities:

Operate and monitor production machinery to support battery packaging and distribution
Load and unload pallets, sort shipping dunnage, and maintain efficient production flow
Perform quality checks and record production counts in computer systems
Decorate and label batteries to meet customer specifications
Assist with filling, charging, and final preparation of batteries for shipment
Maintain a clean, safe work area following 5S standards and safety guidelines

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required
1+ year manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
Ability to work 8-hour or 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends
Basic math, reading, and computer skills
Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and performing repetitive physical tasks
Must be able to wear required PPE (gloves, safety glasses, uniform, and safety boots)
U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident status required (no sponsorship available)

About the Plant:
Our Fort Wayne, Indiana Distribution Center opened in 1999 and now employs more than 130 people. The site plays a critical role in charging, packaging, and shipping Clarios batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks.

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.
If you require accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [Clarios HR/recruiting email or phone].

Additional Information:

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, physical, and drug screen.
Proof of employment eligibility required.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Pay: $32.45/hr while training, increasing to $33.70/hr on nights (includes $1.25 shift premium). Paid weekly on Fridays.

Shift: Nights, 2-2-3 schedule (5:45pmï¿½6:15am). Overtime may be required.

Benefits Start: Day 1

What We Offer:

Starting pay $32.45/hr with night rate of $33.70/hr
Weekly pay every Friday
Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays
Annual performance bonus (4% of gross wages)
401k with company match (RIC 1ï¿½7%, 50% match up to 3%)
Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 1)
Tuition reimbursement
$600 annual tooling allowance (paid semiannually)
Battery program (2 per year, after hire)
PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes (up to $150 annually), and earplugs provided
$1,500 referral bonus
Recognition programs: Safety Week, Retiree Parties, Tenure Awards, Annual Company Picnic

Job Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, including conveyors and robotics
Work with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Diagnose and repair issues with PLCs, VFDs, and high-voltage circuits
Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment uptime
Read and interpret schematics, manuals, and work orders
Operate shop tools as needed (lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, saws, etc.)
Follow all safety standards, including LOTO and PPE requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Strong mechanical and electrical repair knowledge
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and high-voltage systems
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders
Flexibility to work overtime as needed
Must be able to wear required PPE

About the Plant:
Since 1999, our Fort Wayne, Indiana Distribution Center has charged, packaged, and shipped batteries for cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks worldwide. With over 130 employees, this site plays a key role in distributing Clarios products across North America.

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.
If you require accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [Clarios HR/recruiting email or phone].

Additional Information:

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, physical, and drug screen.
Proof of employment eligibility required.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Testimonials

“Good place to work and good pay compared to other factories in Ft. Wayne. Plant is clean and organized.

- Battery Associate,

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