Material Handler Tesla Buffalo

Deadline : 28 Aug, 2025

The Material Handler will be responsible for the movement of materials (inbound/outbound) to support production operations. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fast-paced environments. He/she must have the ability to work with and communicate with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate for this position takes pride in his/her hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills and attention to detail. He/she appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded.

What You’ll Do

  • Pick/pull/pack parts needed for Production and Manufacturing areas while working closely with Inventory Control and Quality Control teams
  • Support Warehouse Team best practices at all times and ensure accuracy and timeliness of assigned tasks
  • Identify discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor
  • Complete tasks as directed by warehouse schedules and within standard times while maintaining a clean and orderly work area
  • Physical work including but not limited to pushing, pulling, gripping, twisting, reaching, etc. Ability to follow a required specific sequence of steps in a process repetitively for an extended period of time
  • Demonstrated ability to perform standardized work process and defined work instructions
  • Evaluates the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities

What You’ll Bring

  • Computer skills are strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel & Outlook programs). Must be reliable, have good initiative, be committed, and be quality focused
  • Ability to work with a team and in a fast-paced environment. Ability to read and understand work instructions
  • Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time. Must have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail
  • Forkflift certified preferred or experience with reach trucks
  • Able to read, speak, and understand English, both written and verbal

 

Essential Physical Demands

 

  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
  • Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time
  • Frequently and repetitively, climb a 10” step and back down

 

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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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
Expected Compensation

 

  • Material Handler – $22.00/hour
  • Material Handler – $25.00/hour
  • Material Handler – $30.00/hour

+ cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

To apply for this job please visit www.tesla.com.