Ready Mix Dispatcher

CRH; Greenwood (LA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base pay

Medical & dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

CRH Builders Supply, a CRH company, seeks a dispatcher to coordinate phone sales and the distribution of concrete products across multiple Louisiana plants. You will communicate with customers and drivers, staff based on orders, and ensure safe operations.

The role requires GED and prior dispatch experience is preferred; proficiency with GPS tracking software and dispatch scheduling software is expected. Willingness to travel and work overtime is needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of concrete products, concrete mix designs and suitability for their intended use.
• Must possess excellent verbal skills.
• Read and understand maps.
• Proficient computer knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Dispatch orders in a timely and efficient manner by communicating with customers and truck drivers.
• Schedule and organize large numbers of people and equipment.
• Handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Open and close procedures.
• Learn different dispatch software quickly and adapt.
• Utilize GPS tracking software and enter orders into scheduling systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance to plant equipment.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Be punctual and dependable.
• Travel and work away from home when necessary.

Connaissances

Concrete products

Mix designs

Regulations

GPS tracking software

Dispatch scheduling software

Customer service

Maps reading

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Formation

GED

Outils

GPS tracking software

Dispatch scheduling software

Description du poste

Job ID: 529626 Builders Supply, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of ready mixed concrete, reinforcing steel, and building materials in Louisiana. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Builders Supply, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Louisiana.

Position Overview

The dispatcher processes and coordinates the phone sales and distribution of concrete products for multiple plants. Responsible for staffing personnel based on customer orders. Requires day-to-day communication with other employees and customers.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

• Dispatch must be aware of special jobsite conditions that require specific trucks, spacing, slump requirements, etc.
• Dispatcher needs to be familiar with the delivery area and must be able to assist lost drivers in finding jobsites, determine travel times to jobs.
• Dispatcher must be customer service minded and, be able to keep a level head under stressful conditions.
• Responsible for a safe work environment for themselves and co-workers.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
• Follow directions of Foreperson as to daily tasks and expectations.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Reliable attendance is essential to performance in this role.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education/Experience

• Minimum high school/general education degree (GED) required.
• Previous related experience in dispatch for concrete or transportation industry preferred.

Work Requirements

• Communicate effectively with customers as well as truck drivers to dispatch orders in a timely and efficient manner.
• Must provide excellent customer service by phone; scheduling and organizing large numbers of people and equipment efficiently and quickly.
• Handle multiple tasks concurrently and perform under pressure.
• Perform opening and closing procedures.
• Must be able to act quickly and creatively to solve problems; work independently and make decisions.
• Utilize GPS tracking software and enter orders into dispatch scheduling software; ability to quickly learn different software programs.
• Perform preventative maintenance to plant equipment.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in the employee policy manual.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors/managers with other duties as required.
• Available to work overtime, nights and weekends when necessary. Reliable attendance is essential in performance of the role.
• Travel and work away from home when necessary.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of concrete products, concrete mix designs and suitability for their intended use; weights and measures laws and regulations; trucks and transportation requirements and regulations; local area and distances for pricing and delivery.
• Must possess excellent verbal skills.
• Read and understand maps.
• Proficient computer knowledge.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive radio and phone conversation.
• Bend: flexion of the upper trunk forward while standing and knees extended or knees flexed when sitting.
• Reach: extend the hands and arms in any direction.

Work Environment

• Noise: sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction.
• Indoors

What CRH Offers You

• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

For more information visit: www.crh.com

Builders Supply, A CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.