QXO

Warehouse Associate

COLUMBIA, MDPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from QXO

  • Job overview

    The Warehouse Associate at QXO plays a key role in supporting the company's operations by handling materials and inventory in the warehouse, contributing to efficient building products distribution.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves operating forklifts and heavy equipment to move materials, verifying order contents, maintaining inventory documentation, ensuring safety compliance, and keeping the work environment clean and organized.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers benefits including 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, company holidays, parental leave, safety shoe allowance, paid training and certifications, legal assistance, identity protection, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have experience operating forklifts and heavy equipment, preferably with warehouse experience, strong communication skills with a customer-first mindset, and reliable transportation; Spanish bilingual proficiency is a plus.

  • Work environment and culture

    QXO values diversity and inclusion, promotes safety, and fosters a customer-focused and innovative work environment.

  • Company information

    QXO is a publicly traded company focused on building products distribution, recently acquiring Beacon Building Products, and aims to modernize the industry through technology and innovation.

Company overview

QXO is a digital business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform launched in 2023 by the Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, aiming to streamline wholesale trade across sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods, apparel, and electronics. The company leverages Reliance’s vast retail and logistics infrastructure to connect manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, facilitating bulk transactions and efficient supply chain management. QXO generates revenue by charging commissions on transactions and offering value-added services like logistics, credit, and analytics to its business customers. A notable aspect of its history is its rapid scaling, driven by Reliance’s strategic investments and digital ecosystem, positioning QXO as a key player in India’s evolving B2B commerce landscape. Candidates should recognize QXO’s ambition to digitize traditional wholesale markets and its close alignment with Reliance’s broader retail and technology initiatives.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your experience operating forklifts and heavy equipment, emphasizing any warehouse or inventory management skills relevant to QXO's operational needs.

  • Focus on showcasing your commitment to safety protocols and maintaining a clean, organized work environment, as these are critical for the role at QXO.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as QXO's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters.

  • Connect with current employees in QXO's warehouse or operations divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about their experience working with QXO's tech-enabled warehouse systems or their perspective on the company's growth strategy.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords like 'forklift operation,' 'inventory management,' 'safety protocols,' and 'customer service' to ensure it passes automated screenings.

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