Dispatcher

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  We are employee owned and relationship powered.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Based out of our Cottage Grove MN division, the Dispatcher assists the local driving team along with onsite leadership ensuring safe and efficient deliveries. This person will be responsible for routing deliveries for our building materials and door segments. They will coordinate with brokers when necessary.  This person will ensure compliance with all DOT and company rules/regulations. They will work with our leasing and repair partners to ensure the equipment is compliant.

• Ensuring Safety – Ensure all DOT and Company safety regulations are met.
  • This includes monitoring HOS
• Routing – Routing for the building materials and door segments
  • Will work with both segments to make ensure safe and efficient deliveries.
  • Communicate any variances with appropriate segment
  • Coordinate with brokers as necessary
• Samsara – Monitoring Samsara videos for safety
• Loading Products – Loading and unloading trailers using tie down straps and operating side curtain trailers as needed.
• Securing Orders – Properly securing all material loaded on truck.
• Equipment – Properly maintaining Lumbermen’s CMV ensuring compliance with required mechanical maintenance per DOT regulations.
  • Work with our truck and trailer partners to ensure all equipment is compliant with all DOT regulations
• Teamwork – Building and maintaining strong relationships on behalf of Lumbermen’s with all those they meet, including customers, suppliers, fellow employee owners and patrons on the road.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma/GED required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years’ transportation experience required
• Prior supervisory experience
• Current CDL A preferred

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to safety and adherence to policies as a top priority
• Able to lead by example and lead others to success
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effectiveness in providing clarity to team in achieving company goals and objectives
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Able to drive a forklift
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. repetitively/continuously

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships.  It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success. 

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team
• Ulliance Life Advisor EAP
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.