Warehouse Associate

QXO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the building products distribution sector is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating forklifts and heavy equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and providing exceptional service to customers. With a focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, this position offers opportunities for paid training and career advancement. Join a rapidly growing company that values your contributions and offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. If you're ready to take on new challenges and be part of a transformative journey, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

RRSP Program

Paid Leave

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Service

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift 75+ pounds repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload materials.
• Maintain documentation and verify order contents.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Heavy Equipment Operation

Warehouse Management

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution.

QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad Jacobs with the goal of building the market-leading company in the building products distribution industry. On April 30, 2025, QXO completed its first acquisition: Beacon Building Products, a leading distributor in the sector.

We are building a customer-focused, tech-enabled, and innovation-driven business that will scale rapidly through accretive M&A, organic growth, and greenfield expansion. Our strategy is rooted in delivering exceptional customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging data, digital tools, and AI to modernize a historically under-digitized industry.

What You Will Earn

• Competitive Pay: We make sure that your hard work is recognized.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Experience the peace of mind that comes with our comprehensive benefits package including an employee assistance program and a telemedicine service designed to prioritize your well-being.
• RRSP Program: Ensure a secure future with fair matching of your retirement contributions.
• Paid Leave: Recharge and find work-life balance with a personal emergency leave, and enjoy paid time off and company holidays to unwind and pursue personal interests.
• Paid Training and Advancement Opportunities: Open doors to exciting possibilities by engaging in our dynamic learning programs, which include the opportunity to earn valuable certifications.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Operate forklifts and other heavy equipment to load, unload, and move materials in warehouse and yard
• Work outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Verify order contents and maintain documentation (pick tickets, inventory count sheets)
• Inspect, organize, maintain, and track inventory
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to safety and adhere diligently to all safety protocols, while always wearing appropriate PPE
• Preserve safe and clean work environment which includes cleaning and painting
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Experience operating forklift and other heavy equipment
• Warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to repeatedly lift 75+ pounds
• Commitment to providing an outstanding experience to customers, vendors, and co-workers through effective verbal and written communication and a “customer first” mindset
• Reliable transportation to work and ability to regularly work early morning hours
  
  

More About QXO

The building products distribution market is a nearly $800 billion global opportunity, with a highly fragmented landscape and significant room for innovation. As QXO continues to grow, we see transformative potential in areas like B2B e-commerce, price optimization, demand forecasting, and digital customer connectivity.

QXO is led by Brad Jacobs, who has founded and scaled five multibillion-dollar, publicly traded companies — including XPO, GXO, RXO, United Rentals, and United Waste. With more than 500 acquisitions completed across his career, Brad brings a proven track record of building world-class teams and creating long-term shareholder value.

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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