Automated Forklift Handler
Yazaki North America
| Company | Yazaki North America |
| Category | Logistics & Transport |
| Location | La Vergne |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.
Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.
Location La Vergne, TN, USA
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will operate reach truck forklift operator to test our robotic forklifts and help us improve reliability and the operator experience. You'll operate the forklifts both by interacting with our state-of-the-art automation technology and manually.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES
• Current OSHA forklift operator certification for indoor forklift operation is required.
• Experience with standard office productivity tools (Google Docs, Slack, etc.)
• Experience with warehouse software tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Unload, inspect and verify inbound shipments
• Stock all materials in appropriate warehouse locations
• Pick, pack and stage material orders
• Consolidate ordered materials and verify order accuracy
• Create shipping manifests and tickets and load delivery trucks
• Assemble and install test payloads
• Manage Third Wave’s autonomous forklifts via our software system.
• Complete start of shift daily inspections
• Complete end of shift truck putaway
• Complete proper documentation of product issues during production, safety reports, etc
• Operate autonomous forklifts in the distribution center
• Manage forklifts via software system
REQUIREMENTS
Degree Requirements:
High School Diploma
Certification Requirements:
Does the position require a specific certification to be successful?
Previous Experience:
urrent OSHA forklift operator certification
Preferred: Years of experience; technical tool, specific skill
Travel Requirements:
No Travel
Language:
English
Application/Software:
Type of software required to perform the primary responsibilities of the position (e.g., AS-400, SAP, Success Factors, Microsoft Suite)
On Call Requirements:
None
Physical Requirements:
Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.