Warehouse Associate

QXO•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

The Yard Associate supports safe, efficient yard and warehouse operations by assisting customers, handling materials, preparing orders, and maintaining an organized work environment. The role helps ensure building materials are accurately received, stored, staged, and loaded while providing excellent customer service and supporting operational success. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced outdoor environment. Work is performed primarily in outdoor yard and warehouse environments, with exposure to varying weather conditions, equipment, dust, and building materials. The position requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and other physical tasks throughout the shift, including moving materials weighing up to 50–75 pounds as required. Overtime or weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

Strong customer service and communication skills.
Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Basic math and measurement skills.
Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50–75 pounds as required.
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, building materials, or construction environment.
Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification.
Experience pulling orders and loading materials.
Familiarity with building materials and inventory handling practices.

Responsibilities

Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
Receive, organize, and store building materials in designated yard and warehouse locations.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks, deliveries, and transfers.
Verify quantities and product accuracy before loading or shipment.
Support inventory organization and material flow throughout the facility.
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently; training and certification are provided where applicable.
Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
Follow equipment operating procedures and company guidelines.
Maintain clean, organized, and professional yard, warehouse, and storage areas.
Monitor racks, storage locations, and work areas to ensure materials are safely stored.
Identify and report hazards, damaged materials, or unsafe conditions.
Follow company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Promote a safety-first culture and support operational excellence.
Work with yard personnel, warehouse staff, drivers, sales teams, and management.
Support daily operational goals and customer service objectives.
Perform additional yard, warehouse, and operational duties as assigned.