Dispatcher

Job ID : 498301

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside.

Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge.

• The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard and Echelon hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living and MoistureShield fencing, decking and railing;
• Sakrete and Amerimix packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec pool finishes;

plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Now offering up to $1,000 retention bonus.

Summary

This position is responsible for the dispatch function, coordinating with sales department, shipping, receiving, customer, delivery truck services and the logistics operations.

This includes taking responsibility for driver activity and equipment utilization from the start of the day up to when the driver has been released for non-delivery assignments or released to go home.

It is also the dispatcher's duty to process ticket loads in a timely manner, as well as closely monitor and track trucks from the start of the order to the point of completion.

The dispatcher must be proactive and communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.

Duties

• Prepare delivery tickets and related shipping documents; ensure drivers are present and ready to load
• Enter order into system; plan order availability; support the inside sales group as needed
• Work closely with customer service to understand the product availability and logistic issues of specific projects
• Check and review all orders assigned before they are shipped against delivery tickets
• Provide continual driver and route statuses using a variety of modes of communication and technology to mitigate and remedy rejected / lost loads
• Prepare and review loading / unloading, daily shipping reports, and delivery logs
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to customers, drivers, hired haulers, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Submit daily invoicing to A / P once deliveries are dispatched
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience in related function
• Experience in transportation or building material industries preferred
• Must have reasonable mathematical abilities
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to read and understand maps
• Ability to multi-task and be highly organized

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 30 pounds
• Endure intermittent climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Walking, standing, or sitting for long periods of time

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
30+ days ago