Tesla · 3 months ago
Yard Hostler, Powertrain
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTesla is seeking a goal-oriented Yard Hostler Driver at Gigafactory Nevada. The role involves operating an industrial tractor to move trailers within the yard, performing safety inspections, and supporting production and warehouse operations.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Operate an industrial tractor to move trailers within the yard, including hooking/unhooking, securing, sealing, and moving trailers in and out of doors to support shipping and receiving
Perform cycle counts, yard checks, and daily inspections of trucks and trailers, ensuring safety compliance with applicable regulations and procedures
Support Production teams and Warehouse best practices, completing tasks according to warehouse schedules and standard times
Handle physical tasks including pushing, pulling, gripping, twisting, and reaching, with a demonstrated ability to follow standardized work processes and instructions
Act as a Material Handler for at least 15% of the time, ensuring all trailers are loaded or empty and assisting with general inquiries related to trailer yards
Maintain a positive attitude and energy while working closely with others to perform assigned duties
Perform Receiving Department duties, including using a sit-down forklift to unload inbound shipments, move products, and stack/store materials
Qualification
Required
Must be mission-driven, reliable, quality-focused, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
Strong command of English, both written and verbal, is required
Ability to stand, walk, climb in and out of tractors frequently, lift up to 50 lbs. daily, manually crank landing gear, and repetitively open and close trailer doors at different heights (4-5 ft.)
Must endure and safely operate in extreme weather and climate conditions, working both outdoors and indoors, including in warehouse environments
Must have experience operating a sit-down forklift, preferably within the last year; current forklift certification is strongly preferred
Valid driver's license required; CDL is preferred but not required
Must maintain safe work practices and be adaptable to changing work conditions
Preferred
Current forklift certification is strongly preferred
CDL is preferred but not required
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Chief Financial Officer
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