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Candidates must be flexible to work extended shifts and rotating weekends based on business needs.\nWhat You'll Do:\nOperate semi-automated production machines to manufacture automotive batteries in a fast-paced environment\nMake machine adjustments, troubleshoot equipment issues, and perform operator preventative maintenance\nConduct visual inspections and required quality checks\nOperate pallet jacks and sit down forklift in the assembly department\nMaintain schedule and inventory accuracy, keep accurate records of production and defects\nFollow all safety, quality, environmental, and production standards \nQualifications:\n1+ year of assembly or similar experience in manufacturing environment preferred\nBasic computer, reading, writing and math skills\nAbility to work daily overtime up to 12 hours and weekends as needed\nAbility to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in an industrial environment\nAbility to wear required PPE\nSuccessful completion of pre-employment background check, physical, drug screen, and employment eligibility verification \nOther Experience We Consider Assembly, Assembler, Production Associate, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Machine Helper, Shift Lead, Warehouse Associate, Material Handler, Industrial, Equipment Operator, Press Operator, Agriculture, Farming, Food Processing, Glass Manufacturing, Window and Door Assembly.\nAbout Clarios: For more than 50 years, our Canby facility has manufactured automotive batteries. We offer stable, full-time careers, competitive union wages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. Convenient commute from Oregon City, Wilsonville, Woodburn, Molalla, Aurora, Hubbard, Salem, Silverton and surrounding communities. Apply today to join Clarios.\nWho we are:\nClarios 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.\nVeterans/Military Spouses:\nWe 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.\nEqual Employment Opportunity:\nWe 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 . 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.\nA 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.\nTo 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. 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