Material Handler, Energy (Seasonal)

at Tesla Inc. in Granite CityPontoon Beach, Illinois, United States

Job Description

What to Expect
As aEnergy Warehouse Material Handler, you will maintain inventory at a regional Tesla Energy warehouse, ensuring smooth material flow and inventory accuracy. This role involves receiving, issuing, and organizing materials for maximum efficiency; preparing materials in support of Tesla installation, service, and commercial teams; while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
What You'll Do

Assist daily operations of material flow, including receiving, issuing, and organizing materials to support installation and service schedules; maintain inventory accuracy and driving continuous improvements
Monitor material needs for scheduled orders, track real-time progress to delivery targets, and adjust manpower as needed
Review and document inventory counts to ensure accuracy within the warehouse
Conduct first-level investigations into quality and safety incidents, documenting findings and proposing preventive actions
Safely operate equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, and flatbed carts to transport materials to/from receiving and staging areas; prepare outgoing materials using proper packaging methods
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following 5S protocols and ensuring proper PPE usage
Collaborate with Warehouse Managers, Lead Material Handlers, and cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, cost, and productivity
What You'll Bring

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours a day
Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 50 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
Climb andmaintain 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 various shifts, including days, nights, or weekends as needed
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

As a full-time Tesla seasonal employee, you will be eligible for:
Aetna medical plan with an HSA (Health Savings Account) with a $0 employee cost
Employee contribution into an HSA
Dental and vision plans with a $0 employee cost
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
401(k) and other financial benefits
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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
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.