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As a Material Handler, you will support material movement to and fromTesla's Cathode manufacturingproduction line and warehouse.The ideal candidate hasa strong work ethic,isreliable and valuesteamwork in a safety-focused environment. Tesla will provide forklift training & certification.This role requires flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, and to adjust as needed to support production demands.

As a Material Handler at Tesla, you play a critical role in supporting the production of vehicles and energy products. Your primary focus is on the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of materials to and from production lines, warehouses, and distribution areas. This hands-on role ensures uninterrupted material flow, proper inventory organization, and timely shipment preparation while prioritizing safety and quality. Roles are typically full-time, shift-based (including days, nights, and weekends), and physically demanding.

• Locate, acquire and deliver materials to the production line and prepare shipments for offsite locations
• Accurately transact materials in digital systems (e.g., MES, MOS) and support inventory accuracy initiatives
• Stock, organize, and maintain inventory in warehouses or production areas, including performing material counts and yard/warehouse checks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S standards and all safety protocols, including proper PPE usage
• Safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, flatbed carts, and more
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Maintains exemplary attendance and punctuality to scheduled shifts

• Previous material handling experience within a production, manufacturing, warehouse, orcomparable environment preferred but not required
• Skilledwith technology, including laptops, scanners, and data entry systems.
• 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 that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight, and/or weekendsas needed aswell as potential overtime
• Experience operating heavy equipment (forklifts, EPJs, etc.); forklift certification preferred
• Ability to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment

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 30 lbs.
• The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in 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, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Exposures to hazardous materials used in the Cell Manufacturing process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures
• Comfortable wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR), safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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