Lead Yard & Dispatch Coordinator – Growth & Benefits

Zuern Building Products Inc; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-valued culture

Competitive pay

Career Growth

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

Health Savings & Flex Plan

401k & Roth plans with company match

Profit sharing Program

Company paid life insurance policy

Voluntary short term disability and/or

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Job summary

Zuern Building Products Inc. is seeking a Lead Yard Material Handler/Assistant Dispatcher to coordinate daily yard and dispatch operations, ensure safe, efficient deliveries, and mentor the yard team.

This role reports to the Yard Manager and requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced materials environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, forklift certification or ability to obtain it, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related education or building materials experience preferred.
• Experience in lumberyard, construction materials, distribution, or logistics preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment; lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support daily dispatch operations, including scheduling deliveries, returns, and route adjustments.
• Coordinate order pulling, staging, loading, and invoicing to support on-time deliveries.
• Serve as a communication link between sales, dispatch, drivers, and yard personnel.
• Assist with receiving, inventory management, cycle counts, and material transfers.
• Maintain a safe, organized yard and ensure loading quality and order accuracy.
• Assist customers with material loading and product pickup.
• Provide coverage for dispatch and yard operations as needed.
• Mentor team members and promote safe work practices and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Zuern Building Products Inc. is seeking a Lead Yard Material Handler/Assistant Dispatcher to coordinate daily yard and dispatch operations, ensure safe, efficient deliveries, and mentor the yard team.

This role reports to the Yard Manager and requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced materials environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, forklift certification or ability to obtain it, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.