What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Tesla?
What To Expect
As a Material Handler, you will be trained to drive productivity on the production line and in Tesla Warehouses for the building of Tesla's vehicle and energy products. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable and value teamwork in a fast-paced and safety-focused environment we want to hear from you. Tesla will provide forklift training and certification in this driving role. No prior warehouse experience is required but you must be open to being trained on how to drive and operate heavy equipment.
Shift: 06:00AM-06:00PM or 06:00PM-06:00AM
Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday
Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday
What You'll Do
Drive and operate safety sensitive and heavy equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, flatbed carts, and more Locate and acquire parts from the production line Deliver parts to the production line and prepare shipments for offsite locations Load and unload material onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, pallets, conveyor system carts, balers, and/or load gratings Assemble crates and containers, and prepare materials for transport by palletizing, wrapping, loading, and moving Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions, safety guidelines and procedures Evaluates the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities
What You'll Bring
Must be comfortable being trained to drive and operate heavy equipment for this specific role Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal Computer skills are strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel and Outlook programs) Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a must Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts including weekends
Essential Physical Demands:
Comfortable driving and operating safety sensitive and heavy equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks and flatbed carts Ability to perform physically demanding work and repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for up to 12 hours per day over varied and uneven terrain and climbing on and off a forklift using a 3-point grasp and an 11'' step Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs. Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Complimentary Shuttle Service: *Locations subject to change*
Carson City: Western Nevada College Dayton: 5 Pine Cone Rd Fallon: Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lot Fernley: Walmart parking lot Lemmon Valley: Corner of Limber Pine and Lemmon Drive parking lot Reno: Whitney Peak Hotel, Lawlor Event Center, Whitaker Park, UNR, Reno Town Mall South Reno: Summit Mall Sparks: Centennial Plaza and Pioneer Meadows Marketplace Other Locations: Yerington and Silver Springs
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
As a Material Handler, you will be trained to drive productivity on the production line and in Tesla Warehouses for the building of Tesla's vehicle and energy products. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable and value teamwork in a fast-paced and safety-focused environment we want to hear from you. Tesla will provide forklift training and certification in this driving role. No prior warehouse experience is required but you must be open to being trained on how to drive and operate heavy equipment.
Shift: 06:00AM-06:00PM or 06:00PM-06:00AM
Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday
Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday
What You'll Do
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
