Dispatch Coordinator

The Dispatch Coordinator is responsible for assisting operations, purchasing, and sales departments dispatching of inbound and outbound material and communicating with both Company and outside drivers and management concerning transportation issues. $22 - $24/Hr. DOE.

• Monitors and contains transportation costs, including the development of spread sheets showing delivery zones and routes
• Assists Operations Manager in scheduling and tracking inbound material through outside hauling agencies
• Assists in developing transportation contacts and obtaining the most beneficial rates on a local basis
• Works with all of the Capital Lumber divisions to develop company-wide transportation contacts
• Assists in scheduling all customer deliveries in coordination with the Operations and Sales departments
• Checks and turns in shipping manifests to office daily
• Assists Operations Manager in coordinating all start times and delivery schedules with Company’s truck drivers
• Participates as a member of the Company safety committee
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills &Abilities

Education / Experience and Skills

• Strong computer skills with ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions
• Ability to drive and be accountable for accurate and high quality results in a fast paced environment
• Ability to be very detail oriented and technically focused
• Ability to work autonomously when necessary
• Strong verbal, written, mathematical and collaboration skills
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday
• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate controlled environment

Our Benefits

We are in the people business, we just happen to sell lumber... so you can have GREAT BENEFITS!

 

• Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• TeleDoc
• Best Doctors
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match Percentage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hearing Services
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Smart Dollar
• Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium

Salary : $22 - $24