NPI Warehouse Technician (Day Shift)

Tesla•Palo Alto, CA

32d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The NPI Warehouse team supports the handling of sensitive prototype materials in all aspects, purchased and used by the full NPI department to accelerate how quickly Tesla can bring innovative concepts to our customers around the world. The NPI Warehouse Technician is a specialized material handler responsible for managing low volume prototypes intended for specialized engineering trials with a heightened degree of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of new programs. The NPI Warehouse Technician collaborates with many cross-functional department leaders for scheduling of material arrivals, systematic receiving, transaction accuracy, transporting, storing, retrieving, preparing, and delivering correct materials in accordance with the desired build plans. NPI Warehouse Technicians are proficient in multiple job functions with a heightened responsibility of accurately identifying unique trial parts that arrive through irregular processes. Must be self-driven, system literate, and comfortable with investigating non-compliance in a complex and dynamic work environment. This person is expected to prepare prototype materials by completing pull lists in a timely manner to support trial builds while driving continuous improvements to ensure operations are safe, efficient, and optimal. This person will be expected to transport materials (Raw, Finished Goods, and Recycling) to final point of use using a variety of mobile equipment and systematic computer methods. Additional rework may be required, so the NPI Warehouse Technician must quickly identify parts to be taken out of inventory for further testing by the engineers. Computer proficiency and interface (input/output) will be required. Experience with material handling equipment and warehouse systems are preferred. Shift: 9:30am-6:00pm; Monday - Friday

Requirements

Advanced understanding of general warehousing operations and Tesla systems; computer skills are required – Microsoft Excel, Outlook, MFS, WARP, TMS, etc.
Effective Communication: Proficiency of the English language, both written and verbal
Ability to multitask and prioritize work to successfully accomplish job duties
Forklift and additional warehouse mobile equipment experience required
Ability to perform repetitious duties while standing for long periods of time
Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. daily

Nice To Haves

Experience with material handling equipment and warehouse systems are preferred.

Responsibilities

Physical introduction and systematic configuration of new or changing materials in production on schedule with implementation dates
Assisting in the implementation on new PC processes (e.g., sequencing of materials), often required to complete additional reworks such as repackaging in addition to creating proper Tesla packaging labels with part number, home location, and quantity as NPI materials frequently come in with missing information
Supporting special projects for PC, NPI, Pilot, or Process: WH layout and design, signage, labeling, rack installation, procurement, removal, and/or demo
Component validation and kitting for engineering build requests and programs and removal of obsolete material in accordance with part specific disposition instructions
Provided support for ALL Tesla team members by escalating any identified discrepancies or quality issues when trial parts are needed to be delivered, stored, changed, or removed
Being an agent of change: Responding to emails, answering questions, and an overall source of information relating to change
Will be placed in specific warehouse site as primary location; however, must be willing to work in all NPI Warehouse sites around Fremont, 901 Page, Deer Creek, 3000 Hanover, Hayward

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