Benjamin Yazzie Jr
Certified Forklift Operator & Warehouse Associate
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Certified Forklift Operator with over 20 years of experience in warehouse, construction, and material handling environments. Skilled in forklift operation, shipping and receiving, inventory tracking, order picking, loading and unloading, and warehouse safety. Strong record of maintaining organized work areas, handling materials efficiently, and following OSHA standards. Bilingual in English and some Spanish.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Forklift Operator / Material Handler/Warehouse Associate
Goodwill Warehouse
Phoenix, AZ
01.2025 - Current
- Safely loaded, unloaded, and moved merchandise throughout the warehouse
- Operated sit-down counterbalanced forklifts and other material handling equipment
- Completed inventory and shipment paperwork accurately
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
- Supported efficient workflow by transporting materials to the correct locations
Certified Forklift Operator / Material Handler/General Laborer
Labor Ready
Phoenix, AZ
01.2008 - 01.2026
- Operated forklifts across warehouse, construction, and event job assignments
- Loaded and unloaded materials, tools, and supplies safely and efficiently
- Performed general warehouse labor, cleanup, and site support as needed
- Followed safety procedures and maintained clean work areas
- Adapted quickly to different job sites and workflow needs
Welder/Fabricator/Certified Forklift Operator
Goodmans LLC.
Phoenix, AZ
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Operated forklifts and cherry pickers to move raw materials and finished products
- Loaded, unloaded, stacked, and transported materials in warehouse and shop areas
- Performed visual inspections and quality checks on completed work
- Maintained equipment and reported operational issues promptly
- Helped keep workspaces organized and production-ready
Certified Forklift Operator / Material Handler/Layout Technician
Hardrock Concrete
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Loaded and unloaded materials using a Skytrak forklift on active job sites
- Moved materials to assigned crews and work areas safely and on time
- Supported site organization and material flow to avoid delays
- Followed project safety standards and handling procedures
Certified Forklift Operator / Structural Carpenter/Column Setter
Suntec Concrete
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across the job site
- Assisted crews by staging materials in proper locations
- Supported daily operations with safe and efficient equipment use
Certified Forklift Operator/Welder/Fabricator/Installer / Material Handler
Sargon Steel
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated reach forks and other equipment to move steel and fabricated materials
- Loaded, unloaded, and staged materials for shop and field installation work
- Maintained safety compliance while working with heavy materials and machinery
- Helped ensure materials were available for production and installation teams
Education
Welding Program - undefined
The Refrigeration School (RSI)
07.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Central High School
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Sit-down forklift
- Reach truck
- Cherry picker
- Clamp truck
- Electric pallet jack
- Pallet jack
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Inventory control
- Warehouse management systems
- RF scanner
- Material handling
- Stocking and put-away
- Cycle counting
- Quality inspection
- OSHA safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Teamwork
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA 30 Trained Card
- OSHA 30
Languages
English
Some Spanish
Timeline
Certified Forklift Operator / Material Handler/Warehouse Associate
Goodwill Warehouse
01.2025 - Current
Certified Forklift Operator / Material Handler/Layout Technician
Hardrock Concrete
01.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Forklift Operator / Structural Carpenter/Column Setter
Suntec Concrete
01.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Forklift Operator/Welder/Fabricator/Installer / Material Handler
Sargon Steel
01.2021 - 01.2022
Welder/Fabricator/Certified Forklift Operator
Goodmans LLC.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Forklift Operator / Material Handler/General Laborer
Labor Ready
01.2008 - 01.2026
Welding Program - undefined
The Refrigeration School (RSI)
High School Diploma - undefined
Central High School