Production Associate

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

QXO is seeking a Production Associate to join our manufacturing and warehouse teams. You will operate production equipment, read work orders, measure materials, and help move and package products to fulfill customer orders safely and on time.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to use tape measures, and comfortable working with hand tools and forklifts. This role offers a safety-first environment and opportunities to grow within a fast-paced operation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic measurements accurately.
• Experience operating forklifts or material handling equipment.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, construction, or a related field.
• Comfort working with production equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and tools to cut, shape, and prepare materials according to specifications.
• Read and interpret work orders, measurements, and basic drawings to ensure accuracy.
• Measure, cut, and verify materials using tape measures and other tools.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the production area.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to production and inventory.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and safe, including end-of-day cleanup.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Support team members to meet daily production goals.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trucks or customer vehicles and install strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Math/basic measurements

Tools

Forklift operation

Blueprints/technical drawings

Sawing/cutting equipment

Fabrication machinery

Job description

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. For more information, visit QXO.com.

What you'll do:

The Production Associate supports manufacturing and warehouse operations by assembling products, preparing materials, operating production equipment, and handling inventory to ensure customer orders are completed safely, accurately, and on time. This role may rotate between production, material handling, shipping, and warehouse functions based on business needs. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment.

• Operate production equipment and tools to cut, shape, and prepare materials according to specifications
• Read and interpret work orders, measurements, and basic drawings to ensure accuracy
• Measure, cut, and verify materials using tape measures and other tools
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the production area
• Maintain accurate documentation related to production and inventory
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and safe, including end-of-day cleanup
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE
• Support team members to meet daily production goals
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trucks or customer vehicles and install strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Drive various lifting devices (e.g. forklift) to move products, equipment of materials around the warehouse, shop or yard.
• Perform load-building, determining the appropriate weight, composition, and placement of load based on customer order and capacity of delivery vehicle to ensure load is balanced and safe for hauling.
• Convey materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, forklift or other devices.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information so as to provide correct identification of items.
• Identify damaged material.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment (pre-trip inspection)
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Communicate consistently with management, all branch personnel and customers.
• Verify inventory against purchase order for accuracy.
• Assists in conducting Cycle Counting to insure inventory accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

What you'll bring:

• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic measurements accurately
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Comfort working with hand tools and production equipment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience in manufacturing, production, construction, or a related field
• Experience operating saws, cutting equipment, or fabrication machinery
• Familiarity with blueprints or technical drawings
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and move materials (50+ lbs as required)
• Comfortability with working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Comfortability with exposure to machinery, noise, dust, and varying temperatures
• Ability to work working indoors and outdoors in changing weather conditions if necessary
• Ability to work early mornings, extended hours, or overtime if necessary

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.