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Now Hiring: Yard Customer Service / Forklift Operator – QXO | Bellingham, WA
Join QXO and become part of a team that helps customers get the materials they need to keep projects moving. We’re looking for a dependable, customer-focused team member to support daily yard operations, assist customers, and safely operate forklifts in a fast-paced lumber yard environment.
If you enjoy hands-on work, helping customers, operating equipment, and working with a strong team—this is a great opportunity.
Pay & Schedule
Starting at $22/hour
Full-time | Monday–Friday | Day shift
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- 8 paid holidays PTO
- Opportunities for growth within QXO
What You’ll Do
- Provide excellent customer service to contractors, homeowners, and delivery drivers
- Pull, stage, and load customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Safely operate forklifts and other yard equipment to move materials
- Assist customers with locating and loading building materials
- Read and interpret order tickets to ensure accurate order fulfillment
- Inspect materials for quality and verify quantities before loading
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard environment
- Communicate with sales staff, drivers, and coworkers to keep orders on track
- Follow all safety guidelines and operational procedures
- Support general yard and warehouse operations as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a lumber yard, warehouse, retail yard, or construction environment preferred
- Forklift experience preferred (certification or willingness to obtain)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to read order tickets and work with basic measurements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Dependable team player with a positive attitude
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions
Work Environment
This is an active, outdoor role in a busy lumber yard. You’ll spend your day assisting customers, lifting and moving materials, operating equipment, and working in varying weather conditions.
Build your future with QXO—apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person