Machine Operator

Job Title

Machine Operator

Location: Geneva, IL

Pay: $22.27 + incentive pay

Shifts Available

• 2nd: 2:00PM/3:00PM - 10:30PM/11:30PM


• 3rd: 10:00PM/11:00 PM – 6:00AM/7:30 AM

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401k with company match


• Paid vacation + 13 paid holidays


• Annual performance bonus


• Fitness reimbursement & employee battery program


• PPE and uniforms provided


• Recognition programs

Job Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated and semi-automated production machines


• Perform quality checks and make minor equipment adjustments


• Assist with preventive maintenance and maintain a clean work area


• Keep accurate production records and follow all safety procedures

Qualifications

• 1+ year manufacturing or production experience preferred


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist for long periods


• Comfortable working in hot environments


• Basic computer, math, reading, and writing skills


• Flexibility for overtime and weekends as needed


• Must wear required PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirator)

Other Experience We Consider

Assembly, Assembler, Production Associate, General Labor, Manufacturing, Maintenance

About the Plant

The Geneva, IL plant has operated since 1960 and employs more than 265 people. As a dry application plant, we manufacture automotive and marine batteries. We are proud to be one of the largest employers in the community and support local organizations such as The Salvation Army.

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.