Capital Lumber

Dispatch Coordinator

Capital Lumber  •  $24 - $49.21/hr  •  Tacoma, WA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Job Location: WA Tacoma - Tacoma, WA 98421
Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

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

QualificationsKnowledge, 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
Capital Lumber

About Capital Lumber

We have locations across the Western United States providing essential products and services to lumber yards, home improvement centers, building materials dealers, and industrial customers. Our individual branches have the autonomy to customize programs to meet their customers'​ unique needs, from flexible delivery to a variety of purchasing options. We aim to create and sustain meaningful relationships that go beyond a one-time sale, which is why we understand that our talent is the heart of the company. We want the people closest to the customer to be empowered to make decisions and take action. Our culture of empowerment with responsibility ensures that our employees have the opportunity for a fulfilling career.

WHY WORK AT CAPITAL?

Capital’s culture is collaborative, results-driven, and fun. At Capital, every employee is empowered to make decisions and take action. We believe in developing our employees and promoting from within. Plus, we think that a team that works hard should also make room to have fun.

We have over 65 years of success behind us, but we need resourceful and dedicated employees to take us into the future. When you join the Capital team, you’re empowered to succeed, encouraged to grow, and rewarded for your hard work.

BRANCH LOCATIONS

Boise, ID

Chino, CA

Denver, CO

Healdsburg, CA

Oxnard, CA

Phoenix, AZ

Portland, OR

Sacramento, CA

Salt Lake City, UT

Tacoma, WA

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Year Founded
1948
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