Lead Material Handler

Lead Material Handler Tesla - 3.3 Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $25.78 - $25.79 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Forklift Certification Lifting equipment Workplace incident investigation management Maintaining an organized workspace Safety training program participation as safety practice Team leadership Safety regulations 5S Quality control preventive actions Production inventory management Mid-level Forklift Ladder use Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Microsoft Office Manual packaging Bolts for fastening Continuous improvement Task prioritization Team training Mentoring Warehouse safety management Shipping and receiving inventory management Data entry Warehouse cleanliness Organizational skills Leading team collaboration initiatives Quality standards in production Collaboration with manufacturing teams Logistics warehouse coordination Full Job Description What to Expect As a Lead Material Handler, you will oversee and support day-to-day operations in Tesla's warehouse and production environments, ensuring smooth material flow and inventory accuracy. This role involves managing material movement to and from the production line, training team members, and maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards. The ideal candidate takes pride in their hands-on work, excels in problem-solving, and demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills. This role requires flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, and to adjust as needed to support production demands.

Shift:

6:50 PM - 7:00 AM; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday What You'll Do Assist daily operations of material flow, including receiving, issuing, organizing materials to support production schedules, maintaining inventory accuracy and driving continuous improvements Train and develop team members, implementing training plans and managing cross-training and staff rotations Monitor material needs for assigned production areas, track real-time progress to delivery targets, and adjust manpower as needed 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 materials to/from production areas and 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 supervisors and cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, cost, and productivity What You'll Bring Current Tesla Production Control experience preferred Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to mentor and manage a team effectively Experience with technology, including laptops, scanners, Microsoft Office-based systems, and other data entry tools preferred Positive, team-oriented attitude with a track record of meeting goals and completing tasks Commitment to adhering to safety standards and creating a culture of continuous improvement Experience with heavy equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, and flatbed carts, Forklift certification preferred

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 35 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 Climb and maintain 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 Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment Exposures to hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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: 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 Expected Compensation Lead Material Handler - $25.79 - $25.79/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 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.