Shipping & Receiving Associate

At Tesla Elgin, we design, build and service highly automated, high-volume manufacturing machinery that will help Tesla accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. Our location is currently looking for a highly motivated, "hands-on" individual Shipping and Receiving Associate. The role includes processing of incoming parts and maintaining inventory control using the company ERP system and will be essential in assisting with purchasing of a variety of commercial components (for special projects. sales orders, inventory, shop). The role will be responsible for driving to deliver and pick up from various vendors and some maintenance throughout our machine shop and facility.

We have one position available on the first shift, Monday - Friday; 08:00AM - 04:30PM.

• Pick/pull/pack parts needed for Production and Engineering areas. Perform cycle counts or audits as needed
• Work closely with Material Planning, Inventory Control, Engineering, and Quality Control teams. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of assigned tasks. Support Warehouse Team best practices at all times
• Identify discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor
• Complete tasks as directed by warehouse schedules and within standard times. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Ability to multi-task and coordinate tasks across multiple departments
• 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 shipping processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities

• Must be reliable, have good initiative, be committed, and be quality focused
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. on a daily basis
• Previous experiience driving a forklift preferred
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions and standard operating procedures
• Must have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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