Dispatcher - Building Materials

Carter Lumber • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Dispatcher, you will coordinate all aspects of the store deliveries and be responsible for the team of delivery drivers and the fleet of vehicles. The ability to embrace and promote team goals and policies in a motivating manner is pertinent! Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, we are still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.

Requirements

• Previous driving and/or dispatching experience
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Customer service skills to cultivate relationships
• Ability to multitask while remaining organized
• Must enjoy being active as this is not a desk job

Nice To Haves

• People-driven person known for type A characteristics
• Ability to embrace and promote team goals and policies in a motivating manner

Responsibilities

• Coordinate store deliveries and be responsible for the team of delivery drivers and the fleet of vehicles.
• Coordinate deliveries with other stores as well as customers.
• Give drivers their assignments and ensure that all deliveries are made on time.
• Work closely with the lumberyard team to ensure loads are built correctly.
• Communicate any changes in the delivery schedule.
• Ensure delivery equipment is safe and maintained according to DOT regulations.
• Ensure drivers’ logs are completed and maintained according to DOT regulations.
• Utilize the delivery dispatch management system to improve delivery efficiency.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees