Forklift Operator - Hiring ASAP - NEW Pay $20.00/hr - Up to $23.00/hr Job at Tesla Gigafactory 1

Tesla Gigafactory 1 Reno, NV 89437

NEW PAY!! Become a Tesla Material Handler and earn $20.00/hour*.

*Night shifts will earn a shift premium up to $23.00/hour.

The Role
As a Material Handler, you will be trained to drive productivity on the Production Line and in Tesla Warehouses for the building of Tesla’s vehicle components and energy products. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable and value teamwork in a fast-paced and safety-focused environment we want to hear from you! Tesla will provide forklift training and certification in this driving role. No prior warehouse experience is required, but you must be open to being trained how to drive an operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Drive and operate safety sensitive and heavy equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, flatbed carts, and more
  • Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a must.
  • Locate and acquire parts from the production line.
  • Deliver parts to the production line and prepare shipments for offsite locations.
  • Stock and organize inventory.
  • Load and unload material onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, pallets, conveyor system carts, balers, and/or load gratings.
  • Assemble crates and containers, and prepare materials for transport by palletizing, wrapping, loading, and moving.
  • Follow safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
  • Evaluates the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Work Environment / Essential Physical Demands

  • Comfortable driving and operating safety sensitive and heavy equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, flatbed carts, and more.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day including but not limited to:
  • Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time.
  • Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach.
  • Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time.
  • Climb on and off a forklift using a 3-point grasp and an 11” step.
  • Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing.
  • Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts including weekends.
  • Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials.
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Requirements

  • Must be comfortable being trained to drive and operate heavy equipment for this specific role.
  • Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal.
  • Computer skills are strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel & Outlook program)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • All potential employees will be required to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

Employee Benefits

  • As a full-time Tesla employee you will receive full benefits from day 1 for you and your dependents.
  • 3 medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution including HSA plans (including infertility coverage)
  • Vision & dental plans (including orthodontic coverage)
  • Company paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
  • 401(k) Matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and employee discounts

Complimentary Shuttle Service
*Locations subject to change*

  • Whitney Peak Hotel (Reno)
  • Lawlor Event Center (Reno)
  • Whitaker Park, UNR (Reno)
  • Reno Town Mall (Reno)
  • Summit Mall (South Reno)
  • Corner of Limber Pine and Lemmon Drive parking lot (Lemmon Valley)
  • Centennial Plaza (Sparks)
  • Western Nevada College (Carson City)
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lot (Fallon)
  • Walmart parking lot (Fernley)
  • 5 Pine Cone Rd (Dayton)

Forklift, Pallet Jack, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Operator, Assembler, Production, Fulfillment, Warehouse, Picker/Packer

Tesla participates in the E-Verify 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.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process..

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Reno, NV: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location




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