Yard & Materials Associate: Forklift & Customer Focus

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc; Banner Elk (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

QXO is seeking a dedicated Yard Associate to support safe, efficient yard and warehouse operations in Banner Elk, NC. You will assist customers, handle materials, prepare orders, and maintain an organized work environment to ensure accurate receiving, storage, and loading of building materials.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance in a fast-paced outdoor setting, with forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification and to perform physical tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are required.
• Dependable and safety-focused with the ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification and operate material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pull, stage, and prepare orders accurately for customers.
• Receive, store, and organize building materials in yard/warehouse locations.
• Assist with loading/unloading trucks, deliveries, and transfers while ensuring accuracy.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report safety concerns.
• Maintain clean, organized yard and comply with PPE and safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Dependable attendance

Safety mindset

Basic math/measurement

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

QXO is seeking a dedicated Yard Associate to support safe, efficient yard and warehouse operations in Banner Elk, NC. You will assist customers, handle materials, prepare orders, and maintain an organized work environment to ensure accurate receiving, storage, and loading of building materials.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance in a fast-paced outdoor setting, with forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification and to perform physical tasks as required.