Lumber Yard Operations & Dispatch Coordinator

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Yard Operations Specialist to provide administrative and operational support for the lumber yard. You will help ensure deliveries are accurate, organized, and efficiently coordinated while performing load inspections and assisting with dispatch functions as needed.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys balancing office responsibilities with hands-on yard work while collaborating with drivers, yard personnel, sales

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in lumber, building materials, warehouse operations, transportation, dispatch, logistics, or administrative support is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies quickly.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
• Experience with dispatch, inventory, or transportation software is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect outgoing loads for proper materials, quantities, securement, and documentation.
• Perform load and truck checks to verify all deliveries are accurate, complete, and safely loaded before departure.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between customer orders and loaded materials before deliveries leave the yard.
• Prepare hardware orders for delivery by pulling, organizing, staging, and verifying materials for customer deliveries.
• Ensure hardware orders are complete, accurate, and matched to delivery tickets prior to loading.
• Assist with dispatch responsibilities during vacations, absences, and high-volume periods.
• Coordinate with drivers and dispatch to help ensure efficient scheduling and timely deliveries.
• Prepare, review, and maintain delivery paperwork and related documentation.
• Enter and update information accurately within company systems.
• Answer incoming phone calls and assist customers, drivers, sales personnel, and internal departments in a professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with sales, operations, warehouse, and yard personnel regarding delivery schedules, order status, and customer needs.
• Assist with inventory-related tasks, reporting, and recordkeeping as assigned.
• Maintain organized files and administrative records for yard operations.
• Support the Yard Manager and Operations team with various administrative and operational projects.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and identify potential safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Dispatch software

Inventory software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Yard Operations Specialist to provide administrative and operational support for the lumber yard. You will help ensure deliveries are accurate, organized, and efficiently coordinated while performing load inspections and assisting with dispatch functions as needed.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys balancing office responsibilities with hands-on yard work while collaborating with drivers, yard personnel, sales