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Universal Waste Technician, LFP Cell Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Sparks, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026
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, organizational 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

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

    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.

     

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