Yard Associate

QXO; Freeland (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Vision and dental

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

QXO is seeking a dependable Yard Associate to support daily yard and warehouse operations at the Freeland, WA location. You will pull and stage orders, load and unload materials, and ensure accurate shipping and receiving while maintaining an organized yard and safe work environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in lumberyards or construction-related settings, basic math skills, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, building materials, or construction environment.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification if not already certified.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50–75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver customer orders as needed using company vehicles.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow all equipment operating procedures and company guidelines.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Dependability

Forklift operation

Order pulling

Loading materials

Outdoor work

Lift heavy items

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 an important role in supporting the daily operations of the Freeland branch by handling building materials, preparing customer orders, assisting with loading and unloading, maintaining an organized yard, and providing excellent customer service.

This position requires a dependable, safety-conscious individual who is comfortable working in an outdoor yard and warehouse environment. The ideal candidate has experience handling building materials, pulling orders, loading trucks, and operating material-handling equipment. They must also be willing to assist with occasional customer deliveries using a company 1-ton flatbed truck and maintain a clean driving record.

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
• Deliver customer orders as needed using company vehicles.

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

• Clean driving record and ability to safely operate a company 1-ton flatbed truck for occasional deliveries.

What you'll earn:

• Retirement Benefits: 401k eligible with employer match
• Health Insurance: Medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, vision and dental benefits, as well as life and disability insurance.
• Optional HSA/FSA Accounts
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave: Applicants can expect to accrue 10 days of paid time off during their first two years of service (3.08 hours accrued per pay period), increasing to 15 days (4.62 hours per pay period) in years 3–5, and 20 days (6.15 hours per pay period) after 6 or more years of service.
• Paid Holidays: The company recognizes 8 paid holidays
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Travel Assist
• Identity Protection
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs

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.

Salary Range:

USD $20.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.