DISPATCH COORDINATOR

Location: Tacoma, WA 98421, United States

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Monitors and contains transportation costs, including the development of spreadsheets 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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 necessary to the position
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to 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.

Pay

$22 - $24/Hr. DOE.

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