Yard Associate II

About the role

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.

What You'll Do

The Yard Associate II – Stacker is responsible for safely staging, stacking, banding, and preparing finished building products for storage, shipment, and delivery. This position plays a key role in supporting production and yard operations by ensuring completed products are accurately organized, properly secured, and ready for efficient transportation. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and physically capable of performing repetitive material handling tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing and outdoor yard environment.

Material Handling & Product Staging

• Band, secure, stack, and stage finished trusses, wall panels, and other building components for storage and shipment
• Organize completed products in designated yard locations according to operational requirements
• Prepare finished products for loading by verifying proper packaging, labeling, and load readiness
• Assist with loading and unloading materials using forklifts and other approved material handling equipment
• Inspect finished products for damage, proper banding, and shipment readiness before transfer or loading

Equipment Operation

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in accordance with company procedures
• Maintain forklift certification or successfully complete certification requirements
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
• Follow established equipment operating procedures and safe lifting practices

Yard Operations

• Maintain organized staging areas, storage locations, and yard workspaces
• Assist with movement of finished products between production, storage, and shipping areas
• Support efficient product flow to minimize delays and maximize yard productivity
• Communicate effectively with production, shipping, delivery, and yard personnel to ensure efficient workflow
• Assist with inventory organization and finished product tracking as needed

Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and PPE standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment
• Assist with housekeeping activities, including removal of debris and maintaining clean staging and storage areas
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, damaged products, or operational concerns immediately
• Promote a safety-first culture through consistent safe work practices

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with production, shipping, warehouse, and yard personnel to support daily operational goals
• Support efficient communication between production and yard operations
• Maintain dependable attendance and contribute to a positive team environment
• Assist with additional yard and operational duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong work ethic with dependable attendance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday
• Experience in a lumberyard, manufacturing, truss plant, warehouse, or building materials environment
• Forklift experience and ability to safely operate material handling equipment
• Experience stacking, banding, staging, or loading finished products
• Familiarity with building materials and yard operations
• Experience working in outdoor industrial environments preferred

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in outdoor yard and manufacturing environments
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, humidity, and seasonal elements
• Frequent exposure to forklifts, machinery, dust, and building materials
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds using safe lifting techniques or mechanical assistance
• Ability to safely climb on and off forklifts and other equipment
• May require overtime or weekend work based on production and operational 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