Karma’s assembly line to include EV trucks

Electric trucks will soon be part of the automotive assembly line in Moreno Valley.

The city announced in early February that Luxembourg-based B-ON will be manufacturing its electric light-commercial trucks at Karma Automotive’s Moreno Valley facility on North Perris Boulevard.

“Demand for our electric light commercial vehicles is quickly expected to outstrip our capacity to build them in Germany alone,” said Stefan Krause, founder, chairman and chief executive of B-ON. “We knew we would need to expand production capacity this year and Karma’s facility perfectly positions us to address the booming North and South American markets while also giving us access to their worldclass workforce and capabilities.”

Irvine-based Karma, which opened its automotive assembly line in 2015, owns a 555,000-square-foot plant, which has the capacity to make 30,000 vehicles per year.

Production of B-ON’S trucks will begin later this year with full-scale production starting in 2024. Karma said it has the capacity to employ 330 people per shift during full production.

“Our partnership with B-ON … will not only place Karma as a leader in the customized flexible manufacturing space but will also put the city of Moreno Valley on the global stage as an ideal environment for growth and business opportunities,” said Jeff Wawryzniak, Karma’s CEO.

USPS looking to fill jobs across IE

The U.S. Post Service is looking to fill lots of jobs across the Inland Empire at local post offices.

Full- and part-time positions will be highlighted at several job fairs Feb. 28. Applicants are encouraged to bring their own devices so they can apply (with assistance) at the events. They will be at these post offices:

• Beaumont from 10 a.m. to noon, 950 Beaumont Ave.

• Coachella from 10 a.m. to noon, 1412 Sixth St.

• La Quinta from 10 a.m. to noon, 79125 Corporate Centre Drive.

Palm Springs from 10 a.m. to noon, 333 N. Sunrise Way.

The Postal Service said it has hundreds of openings in the area. Here are the positions the postal service is looking to fill immediately:

• Mail processing: Clerks and mail handlers with hourly wages ranging form $17.32-$20.05 (varies by position).

• Delivery: City and rural carriers starting at $19.33 to $19.94.

• Transportation: Tractor-trailer operators ($30.33 hourly).

• Maintenance: $60,409 annual salary (paid biweekly), laborer custodian $52,691 annual salary.

• Automotive technician (no wage provided).

Representatives with the USPS said applicants will be guided in its online application process by staff members. They’ll also get to hear from employees about the roles while submitting their applications.

Submit applications online at usps.com/careers.

COURTESY OF KARMA AUTOMOTIVE Luxembourg-based B-ON will be manufacturing its electric light-commercial trucks at Karma Automotive’s Moreno Valley facility on North Perris Boulevard starting later this year.

LEONARD ORTIZ — STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The U.S. Postal Service is hiring across Southern California, hosting numerous job fairs Feb. 28to fill hundreds of open positions.

COURTESY OF HOWARD’S Howard’s has opened a store at the Murrieta Town Center at 39837 Alta Murrieta Drive. The company has 16 other Southland outlets.

COURTESY OF NEWMARK NFI Industries, a supply chain logistics provider, has renewed its lease at Perris Distribution Center.