Material Handler, Service Distribution

at Tesla Inc. in Lockport, Illinois, United States

Job Description

What to Expect
As a Material Handler, you will support the Product Distribution Warehouse within the Service Operations. This individual will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all warehouse processes, inventory accuracy improvements, and general operational checks and balances of our global parts distribution operations. 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

Accurately pick, scan, label, pack, audit, palletize, wrap, strap, and prepare outgoing materials for shipment using various methods and equipment to ensure secure and efficient transport
Assemble crates/containers and stage materials for loading onto delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor systems, or other transport methods
Complete and process required documentation, including Inter-company Bills of Lading, to support compliant global parts distribution
Utilize warehouse management systems to input, retrieve, update, and maintain real-time inventory accuracy and parts data
Receive, stock, organize, and maintain inventory in correct bin locations while contributing to ongoing accuracy improvements and 5S standards
Perform general housekeeping to keep the work area clean, safe, and organized in alignment with Tesla safety and operational protocols
Safely operate material handling equipment (forklifts with provided training/certification, tuggers, pallet jacks, flatbed carts, etc.) to load/unload, move, and transport materials between warehouse areas, production floors, and vehicles while strictly following all safety guidelines
What You'll Bring

Previous material handling experience within a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or comparable environment preferred but not required

Ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments

Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Open to scheduleflexibility thatwill allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights,overnight, and/or weekends as neededas well as potential overtime

Comfortable driving and operating safety sensitive and heavy equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks and flatbed carts

Successful completion of the hands-on forklift certification during new hire training and maintaining certification throughout employment

Ability to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment. Maintains exemplary attendance and punctuality to scheduled shifts
Essential Physical Demands:

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day
Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.

The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift andreach to install vehicle partsof varying size and weight overhead, accurately andin allotted timeframes

Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain

Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch,twistand crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day

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, andhearing

Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment

Exposuresto hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limitedtosafety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps,hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves,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:
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 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 (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

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.