Dispatcher / Customer Service

CRH; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package including medical,/dm

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle, a CRH company, seeks a dispatcher to ensure private and contract drivers are dispatched to pickups promptly. You will manage multiple tasks, maintain driver and shipment information, and communicate with drivers, sales staff, and customers daily.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and a commitment to quality customer service, with opportunities to work across a broad network in North America.

Qualifications

• Transportation experience preferred and knowledge of dispatch practices.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several shipments concurrently.
• Strong communication with drivers, sales staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch private and contract drivers to pickups in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with sales, drivers and customers on shipment requirements.
• Maintain updates in Oldcastle Transportation Management system (OTM).
• Plan delivery routes and assign drivers for scheduled deliveries.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and verify paperwork and loads.

Skills

Transportation experience

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Job ID: 528991

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring that both private and contract drivers are dispatched to pick up shipments in a timely manner. It is important that the individual has the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately recall information. This individual will have contact with all drivers, sales staff, as well as customers on a daily basis. The ability to make dispatch changes, remember the type of equipment used, driver destinations and the length of time it will take to complete the deliveries is a necessity. "Going the extra mile" to achieve quality customer service is standard practice at the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with sales staff to problem solve driver or carrier issues during freight transit
• Communicate to carriers and drivers customer requirements for shipment
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in OTM (Oldcastle Transportation Management)
• Plan effective delivery routes and assign drivers for scheduled deliveries
• Adhere to company safety guidelines
• Relay work orders, messages, and information to or from drivers, mobile or landline phones
• Work closely with independent truck drivers to ensure pick-up and delivery times, load weight compliance and secure loads
• Prepare and review loading/unloading, daily shipping reports and delivery logs
• Coordinate deliveries with company truck drivers and external trucking companies to ensure timely delivery of materials to customers
• Check and review all orders assigned before they are shipped against delivery tickets
• Responsible to execute delivery instructions based upon appointment schedule required by customer
• Ensure deliveries and pickups are made on time
• Check contract drivers manifest as to accuracy and make sure correct paperwork is attached when they return to the dock

Job Requirements

• Transportation experience/knowledge is preferred
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong problem solving

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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