Yard Associate II

QXO; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

QXO is seeking a hardworking Yard Associate II – Stacker to safely stage and prepare finished building products for storage and shipment. The role supports production and yard operations by ensuring items are organized, properly secured, and ready for transportation—outdoors in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and able to perform repetitive physical tasks with forklift and material handling equipment in a manufacturing yard environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lumberyard, manufacturing, truss plant, warehouse, or building materials environment.
• Forklift experience and ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Able to perform repetitive physical tasks outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Band, secure, stack, and stage finished products for storage and shipment.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain organized staging areas and support product flow between production, storage, and shipping.
• Follow safety policies and report hazards or damage promptly.
• Collaborate with production, shipping, warehouse, and yard personnel to meet daily goals.

Skills

Forklift experience

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

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 II – Stacker is responsible for safely staging, stacking, banding, and preparing finished building products for storage, shipment, and delivery. This position plays a key role in supporting production and yard operations by ensuring completed products are accurately organized, properly secured, and ready for efficient transportation. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and physically capable of performing repetitive material handling tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing and outdoor yard environment.

Material Handling & Product Staging

• Band, secure, stack, and stage finished trusses, wall panels, and other building components for storage and shipment
• Organize completed products in designated yard locations according to operational requirements
• Prepare finished products for loading by verifying proper packaging, labeling, and load readiness
• Assist with loading and unloading materials using forklifts and other approved material handling equipment
• Inspect finished products for damage, proper banding, and shipment readiness before transfer or loading

Equipment Operation

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in accordance with company procedures
• Maintain forklift certification or successfully complete certification requirements
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
• Follow established equipment operating procedures and safe lifting practices

Yard Operations

• Maintain organized staging areas, storage locations, and yard workspaces
• Assist with movement of finished products between production, storage, and shipping areas
• Support efficient product flow to minimize delays and maximize yard productivity
• Communicate effectively with production, shipping, delivery, and yard personnel to ensure efficient workflow
• Assist with inventory organization and finished product tracking as needed

Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and PPE standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment
• Assist with housekeeping activities, including removal of debris and maintaining clean staging and storage areas
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, damaged products, or operational concerns immediately
• Promote a safety-first culture through consistent safe work practices

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with production, shipping, warehouse, and yard personnel to support daily operational goals
• Support efficient communication between production and yard operations
• Maintain dependable attendance and contribute to a positive team environment
• Assist with additional yard and operational duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong work ethic with dependable attendance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday
• Experience in a lumberyard, manufacturing, truss plant, warehouse, or building materials environment
• Forklift experience and ability to safely operate material handling equipment
• Experience stacking, banding, staging, or loading finished products
• Familiarity with building materials and yard operations
• Experience working in outdoor industrial environments preferred
• Work is performed primarily in outdoor yard and manufacturing environments
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, humidity, and seasonal elements
• Frequent exposure to forklifts, machinery, dust, and building materials
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds using safe lifting techniques or mechanical assistance
• Ability to safely climb on and off forklifts and other equipment
• May require overtime or weekend work based on production and operational needs

What You'll Earn

• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Time Off

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.