Dispatcher & Yard Operations

Koopman Lumber•Uxbridge, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Koopman Lumber is hiring a Dispatcher & Yard Operations Associate for its Uxbridge Distribution Center in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. This full-time role has primary responsibility for afternoon dispatch, coordinating delivery schedules, routes, loads, and communication with drivers. The associate keeps drivers, yard teams, and other departments informed as schedules and priorities change, and promptly communicates delivery changes, delays, and customer concerns while maintaining accurate records. When dispatch duties allow, the associate supports hands-on yard operations, including inventory cycle counts, checking material locations, resolving discrepancies, pulling and staging orders, receiving and putting away incoming materials, and replenishing storage racks. The role involves safely operating forklifts and other authorized equipment, maintaining organized work areas, and following company safety procedures. Work takes place across office, warehouse, and outdoor yard environments in varying weather conditions. The schedule is full-time, with primary responsibility for afternoon dispatch. Pay is $20–$25 based on experience.

Requirements

Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage changing priorities and keep accurate records in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort using computers and learning dispatch and inventory systems.
Willingness to move between office responsibilities and physical yard work throughout the shift.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and handle heavy or bulky building materials, using team assistance or equipment as needed.
Ability to work in office, warehouse, and outdoor yard environments in varying weather conditions.
Dependable attendance, a team-oriented approach, and a commitment to safe work practices.

Nice To Haves

Dispatch, delivery coordination, inventory, or warehouse experience.
Familiarity with lumber and building materials.
Forklift operating experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate afternoon dispatch activities, including delivery schedules, routes, loads, and driver communication.
Communicate delivery changes, delays, and customer concerns promptly, and maintain accurate dispatch records.
Work with drivers and yard teams to ensure materials and trucks are ready for scheduled deliveries.
Perform inventory cycle counts, check material locations, and help resolve discrepancies.
Pull and stage orders, receive and put away incoming materials, and replenish storage racks.
Safely operate forklifts and other authorized equipment, maintain organized work areas, and follow company safety procedures.