Location: Sparks,NV, USA
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-06:00AMWeek 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other WednesdayWeek 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other WednesdayResponsibilities Drive and operate safety sensitive and heavy equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, flatbed carts, and moreLocate and acquire parts from the production lineDeliver parts to the production line and prepare shipments for offsite locationsLoad and unload material onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, pallets, conveyor system carts, balers, and/or load gratingsAssemble crates and containers, and prepare materials for transport by palletizing, wrapping, loading, and movingAbility to read and understand manufacturing instructions, safety guidelines and proceduresEvaluates the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities Requirements Must be comfortable being trained to drive and operate heavy equipment for this specific roleMust have command of the English language, both written and verbalComputer skills are strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel and Outlook programs)Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a mustOpen to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts including weekendsEssential Physical Demands:Comfortable driving and operating safety sensitive and heavy equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks and flatbed cartsAbility 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'' stepFrequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbsFrequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of timeAbility to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearingPotential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materialsWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelinesComplimentary Shuttle Service: *Locations subject to change*Carson City: Western Nevada CollegeDayton: 5 Pine Cone RdFallon: Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lotFernley: Walmart parking lotLemmon Valley: Corner of Limber Pine and Lemmon Drive parking lotReno: Whitney Peak Hotel, Lawlor Event Center, Whitaker Park, UNR, Reno Town MallSouth Reno: Summit MallSparks: Centennial Plaza and Pioneer Meadows MarketplaceOther Locations: Yerington and Silver Springs Compensation and Benefits BenefitsAlong 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