From QXO's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products.
The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.
What you'll do:
The Assistant Yard Manager supports the leadership of daily lumber yard operations to ensure a safe, organized, efficient, and customer-focused environment. This role provides day-to-day direction to Yard Associates, coordinates workload and material movement, supports inventory accuracy, and ensures customer and delivery orders are picked, staged, and loaded safely and accurately.
Working closely with the Yard Manager, Warehouse, Dispatch, Drivers, Sales, and Operations teams, the Assistant Yard Manager helps maintain product availability, yard organization, equipment readiness, and on-time delivery performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong lumber and building materials knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence.
Yard Operations
Support the daily operation of the lumber yard, warehouse, loading, and staging areas
Ensure lumber, building materials, and related products are properly stocked, stored, organized, and accessible
Maintain established yard presentation and housekeeping standards, including product placement, signage, and safe customer access
Conduct routine walkthroughs to identify inventory, housekeeping, equipment, or safety concerns
Coordinate material movement between storage, staging, loading, and customer pickup areas
Ensure materials are properly protected and covered when required
Maintain clean, organized, and efficient yard and warehouse environments
Team Leadership
Provide day-to-day leadership and work direction to Yard Associates and other assigned personnel
Communicate daily priorities, work assignments, material needs, and equipment requirements at the beginning of each shift
Assign workloads based on customer impact, job priority, complexity, employee capabilities, and operational needs
Monitor assigned work and follow up to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
Adjust priorities and resources as customer or operational requirements change
Coach employees to strengthen product knowledge, productivity, safety, and customer service
Provide timely feedback and reinforce expectations for performance and accountability
Assist with onboarding, training, and development of new and existing employees
Foster a respectful, collaborative, and productive work environment
Order Fulfillment and Delivery Preparation
Ensure customer and delivery orders are picked, staged, and prepared safely and accurately
Coordinate preparation of delivery vehicles to support on-time and in-full deliveries
Preload trucks for upcoming deliveries when required
Ensure delivery vehicles are loaded safely and according to scheduled delivery sequence and run sheets
Verify materials and quantities before orders are released for customer pickup or delivery
Coordinate with Dispatch, Drivers, Warehouse, and Operations regarding delivery priorities and material requirements
Help resolve missing materials, incomplete orders, or other issues that could affect customer deliveries
Customer Service
Provide professional and responsive service to customers visiting the yard
Assist customers, contractors, and Drivers with loading and unloading building materials
Respond to customer questions and help resolve material or service concerns
Ensure customer pickup orders are prepared accurately and efficiently
Promote a positive customer experience through safe, organized, and responsive yard operations
Escalate customer concerns to the appropriate manager when necessary
Inventory Management
Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and other inventory-control activities
Help maintain accurate product quantities and storage locations throughout the yard and warehouse
Ensure incoming materials are stocked and organized in designated locations
Identify and report damaged, missing, misplaced, or incorrectly stored products
Coordinate with Inventory, Purchasing, and Operations personnel to address inventory concerns
Support inventory organization practices that improve accuracy, accessibility, and material flow
Equipment and Material Handling
Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
Ensure forklifts and yard equipment are operated according to company safety procedures
Assist with loading and unloading customer vehicles, delivery trucks, and freight containers using forklifts or manual material-handling methods
Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
Ensure employees follow established equipment inspection and operating procedures
Support efficient utilization of forklifts and other yard equipment
Safety and Operational Excellence
Promote and maintain a safety-first culture throughout yard operations
Ensure employees follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, PPE standards, and material-handling procedures
Identify and promptly report safety hazards, waste, damaged materials, equipment concerns, accidents, and near misses
Maintain safe and accessible aisles, loading areas, storage locations, and customer areas
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, and customer service
Perform additional duties and operational projects as assigned
What you'll bring:
Strong frontline leadership and employee-development skills
Knowledge of lumber, building materials, and yard operations
Strong customer service and interpersonal abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to establish priorities, assign work, and follow through on completion
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to solve problems and overcome operational obstacles
Ability to manage conflict professionally and hold yourself and others accountable
Strong attention to inventory accuracy, product quality, and operational details
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in lumber yard, building materials, warehouse, distribution, or related operations
Previous lead, supervisory, or leadership experience preferred
Experience with lumber and building materials strongly preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, Drivers, and management
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
Previous lumber yard leadership experience
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
Experience with inventory management, cycle counts, order fulfillment, and delivery preparation
Experience supervising Yard Associates, Material Handlers, or similar operational employees
Familiarity with ERP, inventory, warehouse, or order-management systems
Bilingual communication skills are a plus
Work Environment and Requirements
Work is performed primarily in outdoor lumber yard, warehouse, loading, and customer pickup environments
Frequent exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and seasonal temperatures
Regular exposure to forklifts, trucks, lumber, building materials, dust, noise, and material-handling equipment
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
Ability to bend, reach, climb, stoop, push, pull, and perform physical operational activities as required
Ability to safely lift and move building materials using proper lifting techniques, team assistance, or mechanical equipment
Required PPE must be worn in designated operational areas
Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
Extended hours and occasional weekend work may be required based on customer demand and operational needs
What you'll earn
Health Care Benefits
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off
Benefits for union‑represented roles are
determine d by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and may differ from standard company benefits.
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.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Yard Manager supports the leadership of daily lumber yard operations to ensure a safe, organized, efficient, and customer-focused environment. This role provides day-to-day direction to Yard Associates, coordinates workload and material movement, supports inventory accuracy, and ensures customer and delivery orders are picked, staged, and loaded safely and accurately.
Working closely with the Yard Manager, Warehouse, Dispatch, Drivers, Sales, and Operations teams, the Assistant Yard Manager helps maintain product availability, yard organization, equipment readiness, and on-time delivery performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong lumber and building materials knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence.
Yard Operations
Support the daily operation of the lumber yard, warehouse, loading, and staging areas
Ensure lumber, building materials, and related products are properly stocked, stored, organized, and accessible
Maintain established yard presentation and housekeeping standards, including product placement, signage, and safe customer access
Conduct routine walkthroughs to identify inventory, housekeeping, equipment, or safety concerns
Coordinate material movement between storage, staging, loading, and customer pickup areas
Ensure materials are properly protected and covered when required
Maintain clean, organized, and efficient yard and warehouse environments
Team Leadership
Provide day-to-day leadership and work direction to Yard Associates and other assigned personnel
Communicate daily priorities, work assignments, material needs, and equipment requirements at the beginning of each shift
Assign workloads based on customer impact, job priority, complexity, employee capabilities, and operational needs
Monitor assigned work and follow up to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
Adjust priorities and resources as customer or operational requirements change
Coach employees to strengthen product knowledge, productivity, safety, and customer service
Provide timely feedback and reinforce expectations for performance and accountability
Assist with onboarding, training, and development of new and existing employees
Foster a respectful, collaborative, and productive work environment
Order Fulfillment and Delivery Preparation
Ensure customer and delivery orders are picked, staged, and prepared safely and accurately
Coordinate preparation of delivery vehicles to support on-time and in-full deliveries
Preload trucks for upcoming deliveries when required
Ensure delivery vehicles are loaded safely and according to scheduled delivery sequence and run sheets
Verify materials and quantities before orders are released for customer pickup or delivery
Coordinate with Dispatch, Drivers, Warehouse, and Operations regarding delivery priorities and material requirements
Help resolve missing materials, incomplete orders, or other issues that could affect customer deliveries
Customer Service
Provide professional and responsive service to customers visiting the yard
Assist customers, contractors, and Drivers with loading and unloading building materials
Respond to customer questions and help resolve material or service concerns
Ensure customer pickup orders are prepared accurately and efficiently
Promote a positive customer experience through safe, organized, and responsive yard operations
Escalate customer concerns to the appropriate manager when necessary
Inventory Management
Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and other inventory-control activities
Help maintain accurate product quantities and storage locations throughout the yard and warehouse
Ensure incoming materials are stocked and organized in designated locations
Identify and report damaged, missing, misplaced, or incorrectly stored products
Coordinate with Inventory, Purchasing, and Operations personnel to address inventory concerns
Support inventory organization practices that improve accuracy, accessibility, and material flow
Equipment and Material Handling
Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
Ensure forklifts and yard equipment are operated according to company safety procedures
Assist with loading and unloading customer vehicles, delivery trucks, and freight containers using forklifts or manual material-handling methods
Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
Ensure employees follow established equipment inspection and operating procedures
Support efficient utilization of forklifts and other yard equipment
Safety and Operational Excellence
Promote and maintain a safety-first culture throughout yard operations
Ensure employees follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, PPE standards, and material-handling procedures
Identify and promptly report safety hazards, waste, damaged materials, equipment concerns, accidents, and near misses
Maintain safe and accessible aisles, loading areas, storage locations, and customer areas
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, and customer service
Perform additional duties and operational projects as assigned
Qualifications
Strong frontline leadership and employee-development skills
Knowledge of lumber, building materials, and yard operations
Strong customer service and interpersonal abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to establish priorities, assign work, and follow through on completion
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to solve problems and overcome operational obstacles
Ability to manage conflict professionally and hold yourself and others accountable
Strong attention to inventory accuracy, product quality, and operational details
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in lumber yard, building materials, warehouse, distribution, or related operations
Previous lead, supervisory, or leadership experience preferred
Experience with lumber and building materials strongly preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, Drivers, and management
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
Previous lumber yard leadership experience
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
Experience with inventory management, cycle counts, order fulfillment, and delivery preparation
Experience supervising Yard Associates, Material Handlers, or similar operational employees
Familiarity with ERP, inventory, warehouse, or order-management systems
Bilingual communication skills are a plus
Work Environment and Requirements
Work is performed primarily in outdoor lumber yard, warehouse, loading, and customer pickup environments
Frequent exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and seasonal temperatures
Regular exposure to forklifts, trucks, lumber, building materials, dust, noise, and material-handling equipment
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
Ability to bend, reach, climb, stoop, push, pull, and perform physical operational activities as required
Ability to safely lift and move building materials using proper lifting techniques, team assistance, or mechanical equipment
Required PPE must be worn in designated operational areas
Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
Extended hours and occasional weekend work may be required based on customer demand and operational needs
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