Dispatcher/Shipping Clerk

Carter Lumber; Point Harbor (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building materials sector is seeking a Dispatcher/Shipping Clerk to oversee store deliveries and manage a team of drivers. This role requires strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills. Benefits include health plans, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Qualifications

• Previous driving and/or dispatching experience required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deliveries and assign drivers their tasks.
• Ensure delivery equipment is safe and maintained according to DOT regulations.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Customer Service

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!