Yard/Warehouse Associate
QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation; second-largest distributor of roofing products; second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials; and largest distributor of waterproofing products. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit QXO.com for more information.
What you'll do:The Yard Associate plays a key role in supporting safe, efficient yard and warehouse operations by assisting customers, handling materials, preparing orders, and maintaining an organized work environment. This position helps ensure building materials are accurately received, stored, staged, and loaded while providing excellent customer service and supporting overall operational success. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and enjoys working in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
Material Handling & Yard Operations
- Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Receive, organize, and store building materials in designated yard and warehouse locations
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks, deliveries, and transfers
- Verify quantities and product accuracy before loading or shipment
- Support inventory organization and material flow throughout the facility
Equipment Operation
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently (training and certification provided where applicable)
- Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
- Follow all equipment operating procedures and company guidelines
Yard Maintenance & Safety
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional yard, warehouse, and storage areas
- Monitor racks, storage locations, and work areas to ensure materials are safely stored
- Identify and report hazards, damaged materials, or unsafe conditions
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
- Promote a safety-first culture and support overall operational excellence
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with yard personnel, warehouse staff, drivers, sales teams, and management
- Support daily operational goals and customer service objectives
- Assist with additional yard, warehouse, and operational duties as assigned
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
- Experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, building materials, or construction environment
- Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification
- Experience pulling orders and loading materials
- Familiarity with building materials and inventory handling practices
- Work is performed primarily in outdoor yard and warehouse environments
- Exposure to varying weather conditions, equipment, dust, and building materials
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50–75 pounds as required
- Ability to safely operate material handling equipment
- May require overtime or weekend work based on business needs
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Time Off
Benefits for union‑represented roles are determine d by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and may differ from standard company benefits.
QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation , national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.
Salary Range:
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