Material Handler, Recycling Operations

Posted 8 days ago

teslaPalo Alto (CA)

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Materials Recovery Facilities

SENIORITY

Junior

SALARY

$21.00 - $22.50 per hour

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About the role

Materials Operations Support This role supports Tesla's recycling and materials operations by transporting, staging, and preparing materials across facility locations. Tesla provides comprehensive forklift training and certification during onboarding.

Responsibilities:

Deliver and retrieve recycling bins throughout the facility; sort, stage, and prepare shipments for offsite transport
Stock and organize orbit bin inventory to maintain efficient operations
Safely operate heavy equipment including forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, and flatbed carts
Assist with loading and unloading materials onto vehicles, trailers, pallets, conveyor systems, balers, or load gratings
Assemble crates and containers; palletize, wrap, load, and move materials securely for transport
Maintain staging areas in an organized and efficient manner
Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures while maintaining exemplary attendance and punctuality

Requirements:

Previous experience in material handling within a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or similar environment preferred
Ability to operate safety-sensitive heavy equipment including forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, and flatbed carts
Successful completion of hands-on forklift certification during onboarding with ongoing maintenance of certification
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Flexibility with scheduling including availability for overtime, nights, and weekends as business needs evolve
Commitment to fostering a safe and collaborative workplace

Compensation & Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare 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&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Expected Compensation $21.00 - $22.50/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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