Production Operator

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. 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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