Dispatcher, Transportation

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Job title
:
Dispatcher

Pay
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Starting at $24 - $29 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule
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Monday-Friday 5am to 2pm

Location
:
Bothell, Washington

The Dispatcher is responsible for scheduling deliveries and credit returns efficiently. This position works with sales, yard personnel, and customers to make this happen. Examples include communicating with sales about their delivery needs, providing yard personnel with delivery invoices, and assisting drivers with challenges that appear on their routes. The Dispatcher's efforts to coordinate between sales and yard personnel helps support our mission of Legendary Service through Teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• OSHA Certified Forklift License
• 1 year dispatching experience
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Must be able to type 30+ WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of dispatching and fleet management principles, practices, and protocols
• Knowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials
• Knowledge of home and commercial construction principles, practices, and protocols
• Ability to read and interpret maps

Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently schedule delivery orders and credit returns
• Comes to work professionally groomed and attired
• Maintains yard cleanliness and holds team accountable for such behavior
• Introduces himself/herself to customers and/or vendors when the opportunity arises
• Ensures that credit returns are picked up in a timely manner
• Schedules backorders to make sure they are handled as a top priority
• Conducts regular ride-a-longs with drivers and job shadowing in yard
• Acknowledges team member’s great work
• Proactively seeking to improve damage and cull figures
• Holds team accountable for assets for proper usage, lost, and cleanliness
• Seeks out tasks or training opportunities that may help in career advancement
• Reviews productivity reports and identifies opportunities for improvement
• Completes required Blue-Volt training in a timely manner
• Remain current on changing Federal and State laws in regards to interstate commerce and the operation of commercial motor vehicles
• Efficiently schedules delivery orders and returns in DDMS
• Understands weight, height, and length limits for DOT compliance
• Uses resources to seek information, partners with others in the company to solve problems
• Opens and closes yard as needed
• Assists drivers with job site and road challenges
• Schedules loads in an effort to maximize OTIF
• Assists with yearly inventory
• Effectively manages Outlook and personal notebook
• Holds people accountable for maintaining schedule
• Communicates when overlength and overweight permits are needed
• Ensures all paperwork, licensing, permits insurance certificate and truck books are orderly and kept up to date
• Works to improve truck turn time in the yard, can point to improvements team has made
• Effectively knows how to manage truck journey value
• Understands how efficiently order blocks, hangers and other supplies we use
• Facilitates group discussions with key members for best practices
• Seeks out product transactions and order history
• Uses interyard transfer system
• Prepares and submits monthly fuel and mileage reports
• Involved in management team’s efforts to reduce turnover
• Assists Fleet Manager in maintaining a safe, efficient and well-kept fleet
• Assists Driver Trainer in maintaining a safe, efficient well-trained staff of drivers
• Completes falcon order entry as needed
• Wears high visibility/proper uniform
• Reviews daily equipment inspections weekly (Trucks, brakes, cranes trailers)
• Maintains a comfortable and safe working environment for all employees
• Proactively brings safety issues to the attention of proper department
• Follows all company safety protocols
• Arrives on time…