Warehouse Associate

QXO; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join its dynamic team in Lexington, KY. This role involves operating heavy equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining inventory. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and operational efficiency, this position offers a chance to contribute to a rapidly growing industry. The company provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to build a fulfilling career in warehouse operations.

Benefits

401(k) Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Leave

Annual Safety Shoe Allowance

Paid Training and Advancement Opportunities

Legal Assistance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklift and heavy equipment.
• Warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload materials.
• Verify order contents and maintain documentation.
• Commit to safety protocols and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Heavy Equipment Operation

Customer Service

Bilingual (Spanish)

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.
• 401(k) Match: Take advantage of our employer-matching contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Experience the peace of mind that comes with our comprehensive benefits package designed to prioritize your well-being.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Receive support through personalized care, family services, therapy, legal and financial assistance, and wellness programs.
• Paid Leave: Our company holidays and paid time off and parental leave programs help employees to recharge, achieve work-life balance, and pursue personal interests.
• Annual Safety Shoe Allowance
• 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.
• Legal Assistance: Access over 20,000 lawyers and comprehensive legal coverage for home, financial, consumer, auto, family, civil lawsuits, and estate planning—saving you time and legal fees.
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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
• Spanish bilingual proficiency a plus
• 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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