Dispatch Lead

Basalite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, engineered wall systems, retaining walls, ornamental and garden products, and a full range of sack goods. We are a proud member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Customer Service Manager, this position supports the Customer Service, Dispatch, & Sales Teams in all areas of these departments; and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The lead role will support leadership in driving team performance and operational excellence
• Responsible to deliver and facilitate training to ensure team members are equipped for success by providing coaching and reinforcing accountability
• Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are completed
• Assist in month end closing of open sales orders and deliveries
• Monitor and assist dispatch as needed, responsible to fill in for vacation and absences
• Assists and reviews scheduling fleet trucks for jobsite deliveries
• Assists in coordinating plant to plant transfers
• Confirm fleet dispatch email is read and processed in a timely manner
• Contacts customers by phone at times
• Changes delivery notes to reflect loading changes and inventory shortages.
• Scans and files all required documents and paperwork into SAP, SharePoint and/or other required sources.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time. 
• Participates in physical semi-annual inventory counts. Two weekends required per calendar year.
• Works with all Sales staff; Outside Sales, Inside Sales Representatives.
• Keep area clean and organized.
• Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• Predictable, and Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school education or equivalent required, some college level courses are a plus.
• Customer service/dispatch experience required.  Strong experience in the concrete block and/or sack industry preferred.
• SAP experience preferred but not required.
• Strong aptitude for organizing personnel tasks and repetitive duties in a dynamic environment.
• Must have strong communication, teamwork, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to consistently delivering the highest quality customer service.
• On-the-job training experience is required to be able to perform all duties.
• Working knowledge of the operations of a 10-key adding machine, copier, facsimile machine, and any other office equipment required to perform duties.
• Predictable, and Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk and listen; Stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally required to bend at the waist; Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.     

• Office environment with moderate noise.
• Plant environment with loud noise, moving machinery, dusty, dirty.
• Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

SALARY RANGE: $25.00- $30.00/HR. DOE

This is a regular, full-time position with competitive compensation and full benefits including medical/dental insurance, disability benefits, life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing retirement plan, and wellness programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and promote a drug free workplace