Job Description
Job Title
Production Operator
Location
Middletown, DE
Pay
$14.50/hr. base pay with incentive pay averaging $24–$26/hr. 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
- Health Savings Account contributions available
- 401k with employee contributions
- Annual bonus opportunity (up to 4% based on plant performance)
- PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes, and earplugs provided
- Free employee battery program
- Growth and advancement opportunities within a high-performance team culture
- Recognition programs
Job Responsibilities
* Operate and monitor automated and semi-automated production machinery to
produce automotive batteries
- Conduct quality checks and maintain accurate production records
- Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance such as cleaning,
greasing, and small part replacements
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment following 5S and safety standards
- Adhere to all safety protocols including use of PPE
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days or nights) and
overtime/weekends as needed
* Comfortable working in a hot environment and performing physical tasks
(standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs.)
- Basic math, reading, writing, and computer skills
- Must be able to wear required PPE (uniform, safety glasses, safety shoes,
hearing protection, gloves)
* U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident status required (no sponsorship
available)
About the Plant
Our Middletown, Delaware facility is a distribution center where we charge,
package, and ship 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. We are proud to support local organizations, including the
Middletown/Odessa/Townsend Senior Center and area 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. Please let us know
if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing
Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com [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.
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.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Local area, Worldwide, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Day shift