Warehouse - Dispatcher - up to $25/hr

Calgary, AB

Warehouse – Dispatcher

Position Summary

We are looking for an outgoing and professional Warehouse - Dispatcher for our Calgary branch located at 3716 64th Avenue SE. In this role, you are the critical hub of communication between our sales, warehouse, driver teams, and our customers in the field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the loading/unloading, delivery, and transfer of product
• Help Coach and develop staff to meet organizational goals
• Communicate effectively with all internal and external customers
• Ensure product has been processed/recorded according to bills of lading prior to leaving warehouse
• Co-ordinate daily production requirements
• Work effectively with all aspects of our computerized distribution systems
• Ensure adherence to all safety and security procedures
• Help maintain a clean and organized warehouse
• Ensure staff are complying with health and safety initiatives, policies and procedures
• Provide timely information regarding inventory levels in the yard and warehouse
• Provide innovative ideas, lead team building, and contribute to warehouse projects and audits
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in operations and / or logistics management
• Experience in the drywall, roofing, or building materials industry would be an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Experience in supervising and successfully leading groups of 10, or more
• Experienced with WHMIS and TDG
• Level 1 First Aid (preferred)
• Proven leadership for successful day to day operation of warehouse facilities
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate daily routines in the organization and processes for product receiving, storing and shipment
• Ability, and desire, to meet customer expectations
• Track record of identifying and resolving issues and ability to identify and implement cost reductions a definite plus
• Should be able to drive a forklift and lift up to 75 lbs
• Class 1 Commercial Driver's License preferred but not required

What we offer:

• Competitive salary - we take great pride in offering our workforce the best benefits and compensation packages in our industry, and we think you will too
• Healthcare and Dental for single, couple or family coverage
• Insurance benefits and employee assistance program
• Group RRSP – save for retirement – you are eligible after 1 year of continuous employment and matches your contribution based on years of service
• Time Off – Everyone needs time away from work to recharge and be with family and friends - receive a generous amount of paid holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid training/tuition reimbursement – Ready to further your education?
• Open door policy in a supportive and encouraging work environment
• Overtime available in peak periods
• No long-haul driving – home very night
• Fleet of well-maintained trucks

Company overview

Our company is a leading wholesale distributor of construction materials with 44 locations across North America, from the Canadian Rockies and Pacific Northwest forests, across the Prairies to the Great Lakes and places in between. Our company was founded in 1972 and prides itself on being the most responsive, problem solving and fun place for our customers to conduct business. We want them to know that they can LEAN ON US!

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