Dispatch Coordinator – Concrete & Building Materials

CalPortland; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CalPortland seeks a Dispatch Representative to work in the Dispatch Center, ensuring timely product delivery and assisting customers with ordering quality concrete and building materials. You will coordinate delivery schedules, take orders, set up deliveries, and effectively communicate with customers, drivers, and the sales team.

The role offers comprehensive benefits and requires a High School diploma/GED. Location Oxnard, CA, US. This is an hourly, full‑time position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of union contracts and DOT regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to interact positively with a broad range of customers, vendors, and contractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and dispatch systems.
• Attention to detail and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Obtains orders and changes to existing orders from customers and sales representatives.
• Enters orders and printed tickets into the system.
• Coordinates special jobs, service, and scheduling.
• Coordinates with outside trucking subcontractors and by radio with drivers, service, and sales representatives.
• Assists with resolution of customer delivery issues and customer complaints.
• Determine customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products.
• Maintain proficiency and accuracy in data entry of customer orders.
• Review orders in the system for proper mix design, travel times, and correct job start times; ensure customer-specific needs are met.
• Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the dispatch team.
• Communicate with customers to provide up to date information regarding the company’s ability to meet delivery times.
• Meet customer delivery demands and company with the guidelines of Federal Hours of Service Regulations.
• Dispatch construction materials for multiple facilities; coordination of orders, trucks, and drivers.
• Perform departmental clerical tasks including preparation of department reports and the ability to maintain dispatch/order desk records and data.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dispatch systems

Job description

CalPortland seeks a Dispatch Representative to work in the Dispatch Center, ensuring timely product delivery and assisting customers with ordering quality concrete and building materials. You will coordinate delivery schedules, take orders, set up deliveries, and effectively communicate with customers, drivers, and the sales team.

The role offers comprehensive benefits and requires a High School diploma/GED. Location Oxnard, CA, US. This is an hourly, full‑time position.