Dispatcher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Secondary education in business, commerce, supply chain management, management, or equivalent experience and on the job training considered an asset.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Previous experience in building materials supply industry preferred.
• Valid forklift certification and experience are preferred.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments.
• Be a solutions provider for customers and employees.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and comfortable with tight deadlines and customer demands.
• Ability to adapt to last minute changes.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary education in business, commerce, supply chain management, management, or equivalent experience and on the job training considered an asset.
• Previous experience in building materials supply industry preferred.
• Valid forklift certification and experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track deliveries of building supplies to both residential and commercial job sites.
• Use of Microsoft based computer system to complete daily job specific tasks.
• Dispatch and coordinate deliveries for a dynamic commercial fleet of Overhead Cranes, Knuckle Cranes, Truck Mounted Forklifts, Flat Decks and Cube Vans.
• Lead and assign work to a diverse delivery team of Crane Operators, Drivers and Delivery Helpers.
• Coordinate and manage all delivery types including; roof top deliveries, drywall and insulation deliveries and packs into job sites, crane deliveries, flat deck roll off deliveries and forklift deliveries.
• Communicate respectfully, both verbal and written, directly with the Slegg sales team and customers to coordinate and plan deliveries.
• Communicate and coordinate deliveries and product transfers with other Slegg locations.
• Planning of the most efficient delivery methods and routes.
• Understand truck and employee safety requirements and planning of deliveries within them.
• Follow and ensure compliance of all provincial and company safety regulations and policies.
• Inventory management.
• Document and report on required metrics and activities.
• Communicate issues and successes to superiors in a timely manner.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks in the warehouse when needed.
• Assist with deliveries at job sites when needed.
• Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
• Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more.