Hazardous Waste Technician

The Hazardous Waste Technician will have responsibility for the performance of tasks associated with the collection and safe/compliant handling of hazardous waste materials generated by our GFTX facility. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, self-driven and works well with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate must also take pride in their analytical abilities, operational mindset, organization skills and attention to detail. They appreciate a setting where superior work is encouraged, recognized, and rewarded.

• Perform collection and consolidation of hazardous waste containers generated by commissioning/manufacturing processes. Conduct 90-day Central Accumulation Area inspections and reporting. Respond to ad hoc requests for hazardous waste pick up. Provide emergency spill response and cleanup. Ensure all spills are properly logged in a timely manner
• Perform decontamination and equipment cleaning. Perform breakdown and processing of waste streams such as filters and universal wastes
• Ensure proper packaging of hazardous waste to maintain compliance. Ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled
• Sort and segregate hazardous wastes as appropriate. Prepare loads for hazardous waste disposal
• Conduct manifesting and pre-load preparation. Ensure hazardous waste containers are disposed of within the allotted time
• Provide on-call coverage due to time off, training, weekend work, etc. Ensure compliance with all Tesla requirements for managing hazardous waste
• Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks utilizing material handling equipment. Continually identify and investigate opportunities for waste minimization and cost savings. Collaborate with third-party waste vendors providing site service
• 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
• Valid driver's license required and able to operate assigned fleet
• Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, tuggers and carts
• Ability to lift and carry items exceeding 20 pounds and includes regular stair climbing to reach elevated work platforms
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel

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