Material Handler, Lithium Refinery
TeslaWhat to Expect Tesla’s Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery depends on material hitting the ground, entering the system, and being findable when Operations needs it. As a Material Handler, you will offload inbound deliveries, transact spare parts in and out of our inventory management system, and keep storage inventory accurate. You will also support broader site material and equipment needs as they come up. If you have a strong work ethic, take location control seriously, and value teamwork in a safety-focused environment, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do Load and unload inbound material delivered to site and move it to the correct storage location the same shift.Verify deliveries against packing lists and POs; document shortages, overages, damage, and mis-ships before the truck leaves Receive spare parts into our CMMS at put-away. Locate and issue spare parts to authorized requestors as system transactions, not verbal handoffs. Process returns of unused, surplus, or wrongly issued spares back into inventory and to the correct location Stop and reconcile when the floor and CMMS do not match Organize storage locations so physical locations match CMMS; relabel and restage when locations drift.Perform cycle counts on the cadence set by leadership, investigate variances, and correct location and label errors Operate forklifts, telehandlers, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks to offload, put away, load vehicles with proper strapping techniques, and issue material Maintain 5S in receiving and storage areas ensuring to keep material labeled, countable, and identifiable Report accidents, injuries, unsafe work conditions, and equipment damage to your supervisor the same shift What You'll Bring Previous material handling, receiving, or spare-parts / MRO inventory experience in a production, warehouse, or industrial environment preferred Working knowledge of an CMMS (Maximo, SAP, or equivalent) Current forklift certification, or ability to obtain and maintain certification throughout employment Ability to read packing lists, part numbers, and location labels and catch mismatches Open to schedule flexibility, including overtime driven by inbound volume and issue demand Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, including standing and walking over uneven outdoor terrain Proven ability to operate safely under pressure while managing multiple priorities Essential Physical Demands: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, occasionally requiring extended hours Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.; heavier loads by forklift or team lift Wearing PPE for extended periods of time, included but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hardhat, and respiratory protection Ability to work within a high-performance team with occasionally tight deadlines 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 discou…