Yard Operations Specialist: Materials & Loading

QXO; Banner Elk (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

QXO in Banner Elk, NC is hiring a Yard Associate to support safe, efficient yard and warehouse operations. You will assist customers, handle materials, prepare orders, and keep spaces organized while ensuring accurate receiving, storage, and loading.

The role emphasizes safety, dependability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment. Forklift experience or willingness to certify is a plus; overtime or weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Ability to work outdoors in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience pulling orders and loading materials.
• Experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, building materials, or construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Receive, organize, and store materials in yard and warehouse locations.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and deliveries.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• Maintain clean, organized yard, warehouse, and storage areas.
• Collaborate with yard personnel, drivers, sales teams, and management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Safety-focused

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Basic math & measurement

Experience in lumberyard/warehouse

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

QXO in Banner Elk, NC is hiring a Yard Associate to support safe, efficient yard and warehouse operations. You will assist customers, handle materials, prepare orders, and keep spaces organized while ensuring accurate receiving, storage, and loading.

The role emphasizes safety, dependability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor environment. Forklift experience or willingness to certify is a plus; overtime or weekend work may be required.