Warehouse Associate: Forklift & Outdoor Yard Ops

QXO; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, company holidays, and parental le

Paid training and certifications

Legal assistance and identity protect

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

QXO is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse and yard operations by safely handling, organizing, and preparing building materials for customers and deliveries. You’ll operate forklifts and other equipment, maintain inventory, and help ensure a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

You’ll gain experience operating forklifts, work outdoors, verify order contents, inspect and track inventory, and follow safety protocols while wearing PPE.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and heavy equipment preferred.
• Commitment to delivering an outstanding experience to customers, vendors, coworkers.
• Strong safety, organization, and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a physically active warehouse and outdoors.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work early morning hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other heavy equipment to load, unload, and move materials within the warehouse and yard
• Work outdoors with exposure to varying weather conditions
• Verify order contents and maintain accurate documentation, including pick tickets and 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
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including general cleaning and painting as needed

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Customer focus

Verbal and written communication

Reliability

Job description

QXO is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse and yard operations by safely handling, organizing, and preparing building materials for customers and deliveries. You’ll operate forklifts and other equipment, maintain inventory, and help ensure a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

You’ll gain experience operating forklifts, work outdoors, verify order contents, inspect and track inventory, and follow safety protocols while wearing PPE.