Forklift & Material Handling
Company: QXO
Role summary
Forklift & Material Handling is a full-time role at QXO in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-23. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Forklift & Material Handling
- Company
- QXO
- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-23
You can get your foot in the door with a rapidly growing industry leader that doesn't require a college degree to get started. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to play a key role in a fast-paced logistics environment where efficiency is valued.
Job description
Overview
QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation; second-largest distributor of roofing products; second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials; and largest distributor of waterproofing products. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit QXO.com for more information.
What you will do:
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.
Material Handling & Yard Operations
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
Equipment Operation
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
Yard Maintenance & Safety
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
Team Collaboration
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
What you will bring:
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
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
Physical and Work Requirements
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
What you will earn:
Paid training
Parental leave
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.