Shipping Coordinator, Cell Manufacturing

Description:
We are hiring a Shipping and Packaging Technician in support of our material movement, shipping, and packaging to support Cathode Manufacturing in Austin, Texas. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Shipping and Packaging Technician to join our team. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient and safe movement of products to and from the Cathode building. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical skills, forklift experience, and excellent communication abilities to collaborate effectively with operators, lab personnel, and the management team.

Responsibilities:
Proficiently navigate and manage information in Tesla proprietary software i.e., MFS, Warp, TMS, Flux, Adhoc
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Maintenance and Operations, and Quality Assurance to resolve logistics issues and implement action plans accordingly
Complete documentation and record-keeping tasks accurately and on time to ensure compliance with Tesla’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods policies and guidelines
Quality control, including identification, documentation, and disposition and sampling and integrity controls
Ensure a high-level product quality by completing tasks such as audits, 5S activities
Participate in the continuous improvement of safety, quality, and output

Requirements:
Understanding of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials regulations, International Air Transport Association (IATA) dangerous goods rules, and International Maritime Organization (IMO) shipping requirements
Understanding of Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) and proper hazardous material classification and labeling
Demonstrate the ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions. Demonstrated ability to be a self-driven contributor with limited supervision
Comfortable with frequent change of direction, dynamic work environment and passion to perform time-sensitive analysis under pressure
Strong verbal and written communication in English, with a hands-on mentality and willingness to work rotating shifts
Ability to learn basic software systems  Experience operating heavy equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, pallet jacks, and flatbed carts, Forklift certification preferred

Essential Physical Demands:
Ability to wear respiratory protection
Must be okay with standing, bending, reaching and being on your feet for an extended period

Compensation & Benefits:
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