SK Battery America on track to reach 3,000 Workers

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced SK Battery America (SKBA) has exceeded its hiring goal of 2,600 employees two years ahead of schedule for its two lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in Commerce, Georgia. The company met its goal at the end of 2022 and is further expanding its workforce to approximately 3,000 over the next year to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles.  “As Georgia continues to see unprecedented growth, our hard-working citizens are reaping the benefits,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “SK Battery America and the State of Georgia share a common trait: we are never content to rest on our laurels and are always working to reach the next milestone. I want to thank SKBA for going above and beyond in delivering on their commitments. As one of the first companies to put Georgia on the e-mobility map, our relationship continues to grow and bring opportunity to communities across the state.”  SK Battery America announced its first project in Georgia in 2018, with an initial planned investment of $1.6 billion. Since 2019, the company has invested $2.6 billion to build two battery manufacturing facilities in Jackson County to supply electric vehicles, including the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Volkswagen ID.4. SKBA started mass production in early 2022.  SKBA has worked with Georgia Quick Start, the state’s top-ranked job training program through the Technical College System of Georgia, since announcing its first project in 2018. In July 2022, SKBA announced they would partner with the Georgia National Guard’s Work for Warriors Georgia program to focus on hiring veterans, service members, retirees, reservists, and their families in the pursuit of their career goals. The company has held numerous career fairs, visited schools, and held community events in recent months. To attract the highest-quality workforce, SKBA has consistently improved wages, benefits, and its overall work environment.  The company is still hiring for jobs in production, quality, utility, logistics, ERT, maintenance, and other areas. Career information can be found at www.skbatteryamerica.com.