Universal Waste Technician, LFP Cell Manufacturing

About the role

Tesla is looking for highly motivated Universal Waste Technicians to perform a variety of duties relating to the identification, collection, transportation, processing, packaging, and preparing of recyclable materials, non-hazardous and universal wastes for storage and disposal. The ideal candidates are excellent communicators, self-driven and work well with cross-functional teams. Candidates must also take pride in their analytical abilities, operational mindset, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the collection, packaging, labeling, testing, storing, transporting, and disposal of recyclable materials, non-hazardous, and universal wastes in accordance with applicable federal and Nevada regulations
• Inspect and maintain universal waste satellite accumulation and central accumulation storage areas
• Provide emergency spill response and cleanup
• Perform decontamination and equipment cleaning
• Ensure proper packaging of universal waste to maintain DOT compliance
• Conduct pre-load preparation and Bill-of-Materials generation
• Perform collection of hazardous waste containers from commissioning/manufacturing processes, as required

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in high-tech industry or similar manufacturing operations environment
• HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA generator training
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure
• Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and carts
• Ability to effectively interface with cross-functional teams

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds ongoingly
• Able to perform extensive standing, walking, climbing, and lifting
• Must be able to wear a respirator and pass medical examination to perform the job

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans 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 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 including 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