Universal Waste Technician, LFP Cell Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2025
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 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: 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