Universal Waste Technician, LFP Cell Manufacturing at Tesla

Date: 7 hours ago
City: Sparks, NV
Contract type: Full time
What To Expect
Tesla is looking for highly motivated Universal Waste Technicians to perform a variety of duties relating to the identification, collection, transportation, processing, packaging, and preparing of recyclable materials, non-hazardous and universal wastes for storage and disposal. The ideal candidates are excellent communicators, self-driven and work well with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidates must also take pride in their analytical abilities, operational mindset, organization skills and attention to detail.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee the collection, packaging, labeling, testing, storing, transporting and disposal of recyclable materials, non-hazardous and universal wastes in accordance with applicable federal and Nevada regulations
  • Inspect and maintain universal waste satellite accumulation and central accumulation storage areas
  • Provide emergency spill response and cleanup
  • Perform decontamination and equipment cleaning
  • Ensure proper packaging of universal waste to maintain DOT compliance
  • Conduct pre-load preparation and Bill-of-Materials generation


  • What You'll Bring

  • Perform collection of hazardous waste containers from commissioning/manufacturing processes, as required
  • 3+ years of experience in high tech industry or similar manufacturing operations environment
  • HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA generator training
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure
  • Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, electric pallet jacks and carts
  • Ability to effectively interface with cross functional teams


  • Essential Physical Demands
  • Ability to up to lift up to 50 pounds ongoingly
  • Able to perform extensive standing, walking, climbing and lifting
  • Must be able to wear a respirator and pass medical examination to perform the job


  • Benefits
    Compensation and 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

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