Warehouse Associate

QXO; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll operate heavy equipment, manage inventory, and ensure safety protocols are followed. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement savings options. As part of a rapidly growing organization in the building products distribution industry, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a customer-focused and tech-enabled business. If you are reliable and committed to providing outstanding service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Leave

Annual Safety Shoe Allowance

Paid Training and Advancement Opportunities

Legal Assistance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload materials.
• Maintain documentation and track inventory.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Experience

Customer Service

Bilingual (Spanish)

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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.
• Protection for Your Finances & Identity: Stay secure with Norton LifeLock, offering identity alerts, credit monitoring, device security, dark web monitoring, parental controls, and more.
• Pet Insurance: Customize a plan that fits your budget, covering accidents, illnesses, and wellness, with Spot Pet Insurance.

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 a 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.