Forklift & Material Handling

QXO•Portsmouth, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Yard Associate, you will support safe and efficient lumberyard and warehouse operations. You will work as part of the yard team to receive, stock, pull, stage, and load lumber and other building materials for customer orders and deliveries. This hands-on position may also be described as a lumberyard associate, warehouse worker, material handler, forklift operator, order picker, stocker, or loader. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, comfortable performing physical work, and enjoys working in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Requirements

Strong customer-service and communication skills
Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
Basic math and measurement skills
Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
Ability to work primarily in outdoor lumberyard and warehouse environments
Comfort working in varying weather conditions and around equipment, dust, lumber, and building materials
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 80 pounds, as required
Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment
Availability for overtime or weekend work when required by business needs

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, building-materials, stocking, distribution, or construction environment is preferred
Forklift experience or willingness to complete forklift training and certification
Experience pulling orders, stocking inventory, and loading materials is an asset
Familiarity with lumber, construction supplies, or other building materials is preferred

Responsibilities

Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently
Receive, stock, organize, and store lumber and building materials in designated yard and warehouse locations
Load and unload trucks, customer vehicles, deliveries, and branch transfers
Verify product quantities and order accuracy before loading or shipment
Support inventory control, stocking, and material flow throughout the facility
Assist customers with locating and loading materials
Identify and report damaged, missing, or incorrectly stored materials
Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment
Complete routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
Follow all equipment operating procedures and company safety guidelines
Obtain forklift certification where required; training may be provided
Maintain clean, organized, and professional lumberyard, warehouse, and storage areas
Monitor racks and storage locations to ensure materials are stored safely
Identify and report hazards, damaged materials, and unsafe conditions
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements
Promote a safety-first work environment
Work closely with yard associates, warehouse employees, drivers, sales teams, and management
Support daily operational, inventory, and customer-service goals
Perform additional yard, warehouse, stocking, and material-handling duties as assigned