Yard Associate

What You'll Do

• Customer Service & Order Fulfillment
• Provide friendly, professional service to customers, drivers, and contractors
• Absorb and assist customers with locating products and building materials throughout the yard or warehouse
• Help customers load and unload materials safely and efficiently
• Answer customer questions and direct inquiries to the appropriate team members when needed
• Ensure a positive customer experience through professionalism and teamwork
• 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
• Aid in supporting daily operational goals and customer service objectives
• Assist with additional yard, warehouse, and operational duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• 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
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment
• May require overtime or weekend work based on business needs

What You'll Earn

• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Benefits for union-represented roles are determined 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 USD $20.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.