Dispatch

Assistant Dispatcher

The primary function of an assistant dispatcher is to work in conjunction with the Dispatcher/Operations Manager to direct and coordinate the ordering and delivery materials to customers in the day-to-day operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements and enforces adherence to requirements
• Completes warehouse/delivery requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Coordinates with personnel to ensure that service to the customer meets an acceptable standard and generates positive feedback
• Ensures compliance with the Safety and Loss Control Program
• Cooperates with Safety director and GMS Risk Management representatives in the investigation and analysis of potential hazards to enforce methods and reduce losses of claims.

Basic Qualifications

• GED required, some college preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of dispatching experience
• Core competencies: Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 60% of the time.
• Will frequently move about inside the office and warehouse.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and exchange accurate information.
• Constantly working in office and warehouse environments.

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

Job Location: Conway 140 Winyah Road Conway, SC 29526

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.

Assistant Dispatcher

The primary function of an assistant dispatcher is to work in conjunction with the Dispatcher/Operations Manager to direct and coordinate the ordering and delivery materials to customers in the day-to-day operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain receiving, warehousing and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements and enforces adherence to requirements
• Completes warehouse/delivery requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Coordinates with personnel to ensure that service to the customer meets an acceptable standard and generates positive feedback
• Ensures compliance with the Safety and Loss Control Program
• Cooperates with Safety director and GMS Risk Management representatives in the investigation and analysis of potential hazards to enforce methods and reduce losses of claims.

Basic Qualifications

• GED required, some college preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of dispatching experience
• Core competencies: Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 60% of the time.
• Will frequently move about inside the office and warehouse.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and exchange accurate information.
• Constantly working in office and warehouse environments.

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

Job Location: Conway 140 Winyah Road Conway, SC 29526

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.

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