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Material Handler, Cell Cathode Materials

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Nov 08, 2025
What to Expect Tesla's Cathode Materials Site Operations Team is hiring a Material Handler that will be responsible for assessing, acquiring, and moving material requirements in support of production processes. This person will be expected to transport materials (Raw, finished goods and scrap) from receiving areas to stores to final point of use using a variety for equipment and methods. Computer system interface (input/output) will also be required. What You'll Do Assist daily operations of material flow, including receiving, issuing, and organizing materials to support installation and production 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 dangerous good 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 2 + years experience as a material handler, utilizing sit down and stand up material handling equipment Proven warehouse 5S skills Efficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint WMS experience and shipping clerk experience Command of the English language, both written and verbal Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for various shifts, including days, nights, or weekends as needed Essential Physical Demands 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 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 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 Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program