Dispatcher & Warehouse Associate
About The Position
As a Dispatcher with Colony Hardware, you will begin the journey of managing the logistics process for getting orders to our customers. This person will be primarily responsible for ensuring that the product is delivered promptly and efficiently by adequately managing the driver routes and supporting in the warehouse as needed. You will schedule and dispatch all drivers while providing support to them on their routes. Schedule: 7am-5pm, Monday-Friday Fully onsite position in our Nashville, TN branch A Little About Your Day; You Will: Coordinate and log routes for the morning and afternoon delivery trucks. Provide information and support to drivers throughout the day, such as phone numbers, addresses, etc. Sort paperwork from the previous night’s work, such as credit card receipts, and truck logs. Provide information to branches throughout the day, such as delivery times, signature capture, picture capture, and package refusals. Keep up-to-date files pertaining to each route and maintains data as needed. Track orders through computer programs (NetSuite) prioritizing the most critical and ensuring that they are filled and packed in a timely manner to facilitate on time delivery schedule. Collaborate with the Operations and Fleet Manager to coordinate appointments and maintain fleet. Prepare daily maintenance reports on vehicles to determine needed repairs or inspections. Prepare end-of-month mileage report to determine required oil changes. Assist with loading/unloading trucks as needed. Assist with picking and packing orders for future customer deliveries. Assist with other warehouse-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of procedures and operations of Wireless Scanning System.
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a dispatch-related position or role, preferably in a distribution environment.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook.
- Ability to safely lift, move, and manage up to 50 lbs unassisted.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with Descartes software preferred.
- Prior forklift operation experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and log routes for the morning and afternoon delivery trucks.
- Provide information and support to drivers throughout the day, such as phone numbers, addresses, etc.
- Sort paperwork from the previous night’s work, such as credit card receipts, and truck logs.
- Provide information to branches throughout the day, such as delivery times, signature capture, picture capture, and package refusals.
- Keep up-to-date files pertaining to each route and maintains data as needed.
- Track orders through computer programs (NetSuite) prioritizing the most critical and ensuring that they are filled and packed in a timely manner to facilitate on time delivery schedule.
- Collaborate with the Operations and Fleet Manager to coordinate appointments and maintain fleet.
- Prepare daily maintenance reports on vehicles to determine needed repairs or inspections.
- Prepare end-of-month mileage report to determine required oil changes.
- Assist with loading/unloading trucks as needed.
- Assist with picking and packing orders for future customer deliveries.
- Assist with other warehouse-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and yearly bonus earning potential
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401k retirement plans with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive sick, vacation and PTO time as well as paid holidays
- Company-provided PPE as required
- Company-paid training and certifications
- Generous discounts on the best products from leading industry vendors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
