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Position Summary:

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and customer-focused individual for the position of Shipper/ Dispatcher. The successful candidate must be a highly motivated and customer-focused individual who will ensure the highest standards of safety, service, and efficiency. This role ensures customers and employees are provided with the best possible experience daily. Together with other team members, the Shipper/ Dispatcher works to exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the delivery team.
• Tracking and communicating delivery information to operations, warehouse, delivery teams and customers.
• Work with other team members to ensure delivery success.
• Inventory management.
• Document and report on required metrics and activities.
• Communicate issues and successes to superiors in a timely manner.
• Communicate all information and instructions respectfully.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks in the warehouse when needed.
• Assist with deliveries at job sites when needed.
• Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers
• Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Secondary education in business, commerce, supply chain management, management, or equivalent experience and on the job training.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Previous experience in building materials supply industry preferred.
• Valid forklift certification and experience are required.
• Minimum of a valid G-class license with a good driving record - DZ class is preferred.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and comfortable with tight deadlines and customer demands.
• Ability to cope with last minute changes.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80lbs.
• Climbing up and down stairs.
• Bending and standing with weight.

Benefits

• Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
• Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, gym membership, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more

If you feel we are a good fit for your career goals and skillset, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application. As part of the GMS Inc. family of companies, you can launch your career with a North American building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

Vision

We will be the Premier distributor in every market we serve through embracing our unique Culture and professional humanity.

Mission

We create opportunities, build significant relationships, and deliver solutions.

Core Values

1. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference.
2. We invest in relationships and every person is important.
3. Our highest priority is serving others.
4. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence.
5. We believe you can never go wrong, doing the right thing.

We are an equal opportunity employer.