Dispatcher

Carter Lumber; Lansing (MI); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health, Dental, Vision

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Carter Lumber is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate store deliveries and supervise the delivery team. You will assign drivers, ensure on-time deliveries, and work with the lumberyard to build loads correctly.

You will communicate schedule changes, ensure DOT-compliant logs, and use our dispatch system to improve efficiency. Active, people-focused professionals who thrive in a team environment should apply.

Qualificações

• Previous driving or dispatching experience is required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities are needed.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate deliveries with stores and customers and assign drivers.
• Work with the lumberyard team to ensure loads are built correctly.
• Communicate any delivery schedule changes promptly and clearly.
• Ensure delivery equipment is safe per DOT regulations and drivers logs are maintained.

Conhecimentos

Dispatching experience

DOT regulations knowledge

Strong communication

Time management

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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!