Dispatcher

Carter Lumber; Easley (SC); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Military friendly

Résumé du poste

Carter Lumber is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate store deliveries and lead the delivery driver team. You will assign routes, monitor on-time performance, and work with the lumberyard team to ensure correct loads. Expect proactive communication of schedule changes and emphasis on safety and DOT compliance.

You will use our dispatch management system to improve efficiency, maintain records, and support growth within a busy, people-first environment.

Qualifications

• Previous driving and/or dispatching experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate deliveries with stores and customers.
• Assign drivers and manage loads for on-time delivery.
• Communicate changes in delivery schedules to the team.
• Collaborate with lumberyard staff to ensure loads are built correctly.
• Ensure delivery equipment is safe and DOT logs are maintained.

Connaissances

Driving/Dispatching experience

DOT regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Multitasking

Active/physical work

Outils

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Description du poste

If you are a people-driven person known for your type A characteristics, this is a great opportunity for you! 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!

Our Story

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.

Description

As a Dispatcher, you will coordinate deliveries with other stores as well as customers. This includes giving drivers their assignments and ensuring that all deliveries are made on time. This also includes working closely with the lumberyard team to ensure loads are built correctly. Any changes in the delivery schedule will be communicated by you. Ensuring delivery equipment is safe and maintained according to DOT regulations and ensuring drivers’ logs are completed and maintained according to DOT regulations will be part of your role. To improve delivery efficiency, you will utilize our delivery dispatch management system.

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
• This is not a desk job, so must enjoy being active

Benefits (full-time employees)

• 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!
• Military encouraged to apply!