Outdoor Yard Associate: Materials, Loading & Delivery

QXO; Freeland (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Vision and dental

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

QXO is seeking a dependable Yard Associate to support daily yard and warehouse operations at the Freeland, WA location. You will pull and stage orders, load and unload materials, and ensure accurate shipping and receiving while maintaining an organized yard and safe work environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in lumberyards or construction-related settings, basic math skills, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, building materials, or construction environment.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification if not already certified.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50–75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver customer orders as needed using company vehicles.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow all equipment operating procedures and company guidelines.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Dependability

Forklift operation

Order pulling

Loading materials

Outdoor work

Lift heavy items

Tools

Forklift

Job description

QXO is seeking a dependable Yard Associate to support daily yard and warehouse operations at the Freeland, WA location. You will pull and stage orders, load and unload materials, and ensure accurate shipping and receiving while maintaining an organized yard and safe work environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in lumberyards or construction-related settings, basic math skills, and a strong safety mindset.