Machine Operator (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Machine Operator

Location : St. Joseph, MO (DAP - Pear Street)

Pay : Starting at $18.00 / hr with the opportunity to earn an average of $23.00+ / hr through weekly incentive pay after completing training. Paid weekly on Fridays.

Shift Differential :

• 2nd shift : +$1.00 / hr
• 3rd shift : +$2.00 / hr
• Weekend shift : +$0.29 / hr

Shifts : Multiple schedules available

Benefits Start : Day 31

What We Offer

Job Responsibilities

Qualifications

About the Plant

Our St. Joseph, Missouri Dry Assembly Plant (DAP) opened in 1973 and now employs more than 860 people. The facility manufactures automotive and marine batteries and has been recognized by several global automotive manufacturers for supplier excellence. The plant is a strong community supporter, participating in local initiatives like food drives, holiday events, and family days.

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.

If you require accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [Clarios HR / recruiting email or phone].

Additional Information

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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