About this role
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.
- 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
- 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