Yard Associate

QXO; Banner Elk (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

QXO, Inc. is seeking a Yard Associate to support safe and efficient yard and warehouse operations. You will assist customers, handle materials, prepare orders, and maintain an organized work environment in an outdoor setting.

The role emphasizes dependability, safety, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include pulling and staging orders, receiving and storing materials, loading/unloading trucks, and ensuring product accuracy.

Qualifications

• Customer service and safety-focused attitude required.
• Ability to operate in outdoor, fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and dependable attendance.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Receive, organize, and store building materials in yard/warehouse locations.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, deliveries, and transfers.
• Operate forklifts and perform routine equipment inspections.
• Maintain clean, organized yard, warehouse, and storage areas.
• Collaborate with yard personnel, warehouse staff, drivers, sales teams, and management.

Tools

Forklift

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 Yard Associate plays a key role in supporting safe, efficient yard and warehouse operations by assisting customers, handling materials, preparing orders, and maintaining an organized work environment. This position helps ensure building materials are accurately received, stored, staged, and loaded while providing excellent customer service and supporting overall operational success. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and enjoys working in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Material Handling & Yard Operations

• 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

Equipment Operation

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently (training and certification provided where applicable)
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
• Follow all equipment operating procedures and company guidelines

Yard Maintenance & Safety

• 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

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with yard personnel, warehouse staff, drivers, sales teams, and management
• Support daily operational goals and customer service objectives
• Assist with additional yard, warehouse, and operational duties as assigned

What you'll bring:

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, building materials, or construction environment
• Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification
• Experience pulling orders and loading materials
• Familiarity with building materials and inventory handling practices
• Work is performed primarily in outdoor yard and warehouse environments
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, equipment, dust, and building materials
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50–75 pounds as required
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment
• May require overtime or weekend work based on business needs

What you'll earn:

• Pay: $17/hour
• Health Care Benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off

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.