Production Associate / Assembler

Production Associate / Assembler

Clarios – Fort Wayne Distribution Center | Fort Wayne, IN

Earn $22.28–$24.53/hr. + Great Benefits from Day 1!

Shift Options

Choose from multiple schedules:

12-Hour 2-2-3 Schedule

• 5:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Includes every other weekend
• Day shift differential: +$0.35/hour
• Night shift differential: +$1.25/hour

8-Hour Monday–Friday Schedule

• 2:00 PM–10:30 PM

Shift differential applies to the employee’s assigned home shift.

Looking for a stable manufacturing career with competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities to learn new skills?

Clarios is hiring Production Associates/Assemblers for our Fort Wayne Distribution Center. You’ll be part of a team responsible for preparing and packaging batteries that power vehicles across the country. If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and enjoy hands-on work, this could be a great opportunity to grow with a global company.

What You’ll Earn

• Starting pay: $22.28/hour
• Opportunities to earn up to $24.53/hour through shift differentials and cross-training
• Paid weekly – every Friday
• $2,500 referral bonus
• 4% quarterly bonus opportunity based on gross wages

Benefits Start Day 1!

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Free employee battery program
• PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, and earplugs provided
• Safety shoe reimbursement up to $150 annually
• Employee recognition programs
• Opportunities for cross-training and skill development

What You’ll Do

As a Production Associate/Assembler, you’ll help keep the battery production and distribution process moving efficiently. Your responsibilities may include:

• Operate and monitor production equipment and machinery
• Assist with battery filling, charging, labeling, decorating, and final preparation
• Move batteries from pallets onto conveyors
• Perform quality inspections and identify physical defects
• Add in-process and final battery caps
• Remove jumper cables and sort shipping materials/dunnage
• Load and unload pallets and help maintain an efficient production flow
• Record production counts and quality information using computer systems
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following 5S standards
• Follow all safety procedures and required PPE guidelines

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ year of manufacturing or warehouse experience- Required
• Ability to work an 8-hour or 12-hour schedule, including weekends when required
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to wear required PPE, including 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 Distribution Center has been operating since 1999 and employs more than 130 people. The facility plays an important role in charging, packaging, and shipping Clarios batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks.

This is more than just a production job—it’s an opportunity to build manufacturing experience, develop new skills through cross-training, and grow with an established company.

Additional Information

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, physical, and drug screen. Proof of employment eligibility is required.

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 during the application or hiring process, please contact Clarios HR/Recruiting.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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 [email protected]. 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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