Yard Associate

QXO•Freeland, WA

6h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Associate supports daily operations at the Freeland branch by handling building materials, preparing customer orders, assisting with loading and unloading, maintaining an organized yard, and providing customer service. The role is primarily performed in outdoor yard and warehouse environments and requires a dependable, safety-conscious team member comfortable with physical work and changing weather conditions. The associate may make occasional customer deliveries using a company 1-ton flatbed truck and must maintain a clean driving record.

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.
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.
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.
Clean driving record and ability to safely operate a company 1-ton flatbed truck for occasional deliveries.

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.
Deliver customer orders as needed using company vehicles.
Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
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, and promote a safety-first culture.
Collaborate with yard personnel, warehouse staff, drivers, sales teams, and management.
Support daily operational goals and customer service objectives.
Assist with additional yard, warehouse, and operational duties as assigned.