Fleet Dispatcher

Basalite Building Products, LLC; Rickreall (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Basalite Building Products, LLC is seeking a Logistics/ Yard Operations role to manage truck flow, coordinate dispatching, and support transportation planning at our Oregon facility. The position interfaces with production, transportation, and customer service to drive efficiency and service excellence.

Ideal candidates will have at least three years in manufacturing logistics, with SAP experience and strong math, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in manufacturing logistics.
• Experience in the concrete block, paver, and/or sack industry is a plus.
• On-the-job training experience is required to perform essential duties.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong math knowledge and clerical/computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate truck drivers and dispatch customer orders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and freight haulers.
• Assist the Production Analyst with inventory cycle-counts.
• Collaborate with yard, production, transportation, and customer service teams.
• Ensure shipments are handled accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in semi-annual inventory counts (two weekends per year).
• Adhere to safety rules and report hazardous conditions.
• Maintain regular attendance and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Spanish language

Math skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

MS Office

10-key adding machine

Job description

Basalite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, engineered wall systems, retaining walls, ornamental and garden products, and a full range of sack goods. We are a proud member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Customer Service Manager, this position oversees daily yard operations by managing load and truck flow in accordance with the trucking schedule to ensure efficient and streamlined processes. Responsibilities include supporting logistics and transportation planning, and working collaboratively with production, transportation, and customer service teams to drive operational efficiency and service excellence. This position upholds the company’s Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality and Innovation. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate truck drivers and facilitate dispatching of customer orders.
• Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with suppliers including, but not limited to, contracted freight haulers and dealer yard dispatchers.
• Assist the Production Analyst in facilitating cycle-counting of inventory.
• Work closely with yard and customer service personnel.
• Support customer service goals by ensuring shipments are handled accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in physical semi-annual inventory counts, two weekends required a year.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by company or its designated representatives.
• Abides by all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies; and ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• Predictable and regular attendance is required. Must be able to work overtime as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. T he requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Requires minimum three years’ experience in manufacturing logistics.
• Experience in the concrete block, paver, and/or sack industry is a plus.
• On-the-job training experience is required to be able to perform essential duties.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong aptitude for organizing personal tasks and repetitive duties in a dynamic environment.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Requires strong math knowledge, strong clerical and basic computer knowledge skills.
• Working knowledge of the operations of a 10-key adding machine, copier, printer and any other office equipment required to perform duties.
• Strong knowledge of Windows applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to define problems, collect data and establish facts.
• Excellent communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Predictable and regular attendance is required. Must be able to work overtime as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel, type/use computer; Reach with hands and arms; Talk and listen; Stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally required to bend at the waist; Lift and/or move up-to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Office environment with moderate noise.
• Frequent plant environment with exposure to loud noise, moving machinery, dust, and dirt.
• Frequent outdoor weather conditions.
• Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

This is a regular, full-time position with competitive compensation and full benefits including medical/dental insurance, disability benefits, life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing retirement plan, and wellness programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and promote a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening. Depending on the position, a background check and/or credit check may also be required.