Yard Operations Specialist - Forklift & Load Expert

QXO; Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Vision and dental benefits

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

QXO, North America’s largest insulation distributor and installer, seeks a yard operations associate in Sequim, WA. You will assist customers and drivers in the yard, safely operate forklifts, stage loads, and verify orders to ensure accuracy and quality in daily deliveries.

Role requires 1–2 years in yard/warehouse work, forklift experience, and the ability to lift 75 lbs. Overtime and Saturdays may be required; a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in retail, warehouse, or yard operations; lumber or building materials experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience operating forklifts or other heavy equipment (certification preferred or must be able to obtain).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs regularly; physical capability to climb, bend, reach, and work in varying weather conditions.
• Must be available to work overtime and Saturdays as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, courteous assistance to customers and delivery drivers in the yard.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to load and unload trucks.
• Stage and build loads according to delivery schedules, order accuracy, and customer preferences.
• Verify all orders before loading to ensure correct material type, quantity, and condition.
• Perform daily inspections on forklifts and report any mechanical issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain yard inventory through cycle counts and replenishment; assist in receiving and stocking material.
• Keep the yard, storage areas, and workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Perform light facility maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Use company vehicles to pick up or deliver materials locally, as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Job description

QXO, North America’s largest insulation distributor and installer, seeks a yard operations associate in Sequim, WA. You will assist customers and drivers in the yard, safely operate forklifts, stage loads, and verify orders to ensure accuracy and quality in daily deliveries.

Role requires 1–2 years in yard/warehouse work, forklift experience, and the ability to lift 75 lbs. Overtime and Saturdays may be required; a valid driver's license is preferred.