Dispatcher/Shipping Clerk

Carter Lumber Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking a Dispatcher/Shipping Clerk to manage store deliveries and oversee delivery drivers. This dynamic role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with responsibilities ranging from scheduling to maintaining compliance with DOT regulations. Full-time position, with various employee benefits including health plans and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Plans

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth; we promote from within

Qualifications

• Previous driving and/or dispatching experience required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations necessary.
• Must enjoy being active, not a desk job.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deliveries with other stores and customers.
• Assign drivers and ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain delivery equipment and logs according to regulations.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are a people-driven person known for your type A characteristics, this is a great opportunity for you! As a Dispatcher/Shipping Clerk at KempsvilleBuilding Materials(adivision of Carter Lumber), 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, weare still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.

Description:
As a Dispatcher/Shipping Clerk, 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
• Full time starting at 7am until production needs are met

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!