Material Handler, Model Y

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Job Category
Manufacturing

Location
AUSTIN, Texas

Req. ID
222758

Job Type
Full-time

Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
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 vehicles and energy products. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable and value teamwork in a safety-focused environment we want to hear from you! Tesla will provide forklift training & certification.

What You’ll Do
  • Locate, acquire & deliver parts to the production line and prepare shipments for offsite locations
  • Stock & organize inventory
  • Operate safety sensitive and heavy equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, flatbed carts, and more
  • 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
  • Follow safety guidelines & procedures
  • Report accidents, injuries, unsafe work conditions, & equipment damages or repairs needed to Supervisor or area lead
What You’ll Bring
  • Previous material handling experience within a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or comparable environment preferred but not required
  • Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a must
  • Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
  • Passing the hands on forklift certification during new hire training and maintaining certification throughout employment is a requirement for this role


Essential Physical Demands:
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
  • Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
  • Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts
  • Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time
  • Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
  • Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
  • Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, or weekends as needed
  • Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials used in the painting process
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Compensation and Benefits
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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.