Asst Dispatcher

SRS Distribution Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Wellness Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Holidays

Vacation Days

Professional Growth Opportunities

Training Programs

Job summary

SRS Distribution Inc. is seeking an assistant dispatcher to support the Dispatcher/Operations Manager in directing and coordinating the ordering and delivery of materials to customers daily.

You will help maintain warehousing, ensure safety compliance, and schedule and assign staff to meet service standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

GED required with some college preferred; minimum 2 years dispatching experience; located in Tampa, FL. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Effective Communication: express ideas clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.
• Organizational Skills: manage tasks, time, and resources efficiently with attention to detail.
• Problem Solving: apply critical thinking to issues and develop practical solutions.
• Team Collaboration: work well in teams with diverse perspectives and goals.
• Leadership Abilities: demonstrate leadership and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Technical Proficiency: proficient with modern office software and technologies.
• Adaptability: adjust to changing tasks and environments.
• Initiative: proactively seek tasks and show eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the ordering and delivery of materials to customers.
• Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations and enforce policies.
• Schedule and assign employees, follow up on work results, and ensure service standards.
• Ensure safety compliance and participate in risk management reviews.
• Collaborate with team to deliver accurate information and support to management.

Job description

**Position Purpose:**The primary function of an assistant dispatcher is to work in conjunction with the Dispatcher/Operations Manager to direct and coordinate the ordering and delivery of materials to customers in the day-to-day operations.**Key Responsibilities:*** Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.* Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements and enforce adherence to requirements.* Complete warehouse and delivery requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.* Coordinate with personnel to ensure that service to the customer meets acceptable standards and generates positive feedback.* Ensure compliance with the Safety and Loss Control Program.* Cooperate with the Safety Director and GMS Risk Management representatives in the investigation and analysis of potential hazards to enforce methods and reduce losses of claims.**Direct Manager/Direct Reports:****Travel Requirements:****Physical Requirements:*** Must be able to remain in a stationary position 60% of the time.* Will frequently move about inside the office and warehouse.* Must be able to operate basic office machinery.* Must be able to communicate with team and management and exchange accurate information in these situations.* Constantly working in office and warehouse environments.**Working Conditions:****Minimum Qualifications:*** GED required.**Preferred Qualifications:*** some college preferred.**Minimum Education:****Preferred Education:****Minimum Years of Work Experience:**Minimum of 2 years of dispatching experience.**Certifications:****Competencies:*** Effective Communication: Ability to express ideas, thoughts, and information clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.* Organizational Skills: Aptitude for managing tasks, time, and resources efficiently to meet objectives, with an emphasis on detail-orientation and ability to multitask.* Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking to understand issues, evaluate options, and develop practical solutions in daily tasks and branch operations.* Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work productively in a team setting, showing respect for diverse perspectives and styles and willingness to contribute to group goals.* Leadership Abilities: Experience in demonstrating leadership in academic or professional settings, setting examples for others and taking responsibility for outcomes.* Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with modern office software and technologies, demonstrating the ability to utilize these tools to increase efficiency and productivity.* Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing work environments, showing willingness to learn new tasks.* Initiative: Demonstrate a proactive mindset—seeking out ways to help, taking ownership of tasks, and showing eagerness to learn without waiting for direction.**Work Location:**Job Location:Gator Gypsum, Inc. - Tampa 3904 E. Adamo Drive Tampa, FL 33605As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [e-mail] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.