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Shipping General Line Worker

Location: St. Joseph Distribution Center | 2330 SW Lower Lake Rd, St. Joseph, MO 64504
Pay: $15.58/hr. base + incentive pay
Shifts:

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Pay Frequency: Weekly (Friday)

What We Offer

• Starting pay $15.58/hr. + incentive pay
• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays (eligibility after 30 days)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 4% based on plant performance)
• Free employee battery program (after 120 days)
• Company-paid uniforms, PPE, and safety shoes
• Fitness reimbursement program
• $1,000 employee referral bonus (after 90 days)
• Career growth opportunities within St. Joseph Distribution & Assembly operations

Job Responsibilities

As a Shipping General Line Worker, you’ll ensure customer orders are packaged, labeled, and shipped accurately and efficiently.

Primary duties include:

• Operate and monitor automated shipping and decorating line equipment
• Perform process and quality checks to ensure product meets customer specifications
• Retrieve and follow specifications from the computer terminal
• Remove process vents, decorate batteries, and reapply finish vents
• Polish terminals and test quality using equipment such as Bitrode or manual Hi-Rater
• Palletize batteries per customer requirements using OPS procedures and equipment
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance within scope of role
• Rotate through line positions to maintain production flow and efficiency
• Maintain accurate production counts and documentation
• Keep work area clean and orderly; support regular housekeeping and 5S

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 6+ months of manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Comfortable working in hot environments (temperatures up to 100°F)
• Basic computer, math, reading, and writing skills
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Must be able to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, uniform, and safety boots)

About the Plant

The St. Joseph Distribution Center (SJDC) opened in 1995 and employs over 265 people. The facility packages, tests, and ships Clarios batteries to customers nationwide, supporting both distribution and assembly operations. SJDC is also committed to community engagement, supporting The United Way, The Strong Foundation, and Soldier’s Angels.

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.

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.

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. 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, gender, ethnicity, and all other 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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