Order Taker/Dispatcher - Louisiana

Overview

Argos, a Summit Materials LLC company, is looking for a Dispatcher role based at our Louisiana location. The role of a Dispatcher is to ensure responsible for compiling orders, scheduling deliveries and drivers and providing customer service. 

Pay is dependent upon experience and will be discussed during the consideration process

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Optional

Roles & Responsibilities

Dispatch and control the Drivers needed throughout the day and make any necessary adjustments to maintain daily volume requirements
Have a professional and respectful voice over the phone/radio, with the ability to deescalate tense situations
Able to remain calm and decisive in a potentially high stress/fast-paced work environment
Solve problems in a timely manner while fostering lasting business relationships with our customers/drivers
Must be familiar with our delivery areas and must be able to assist drivers in finding job sites
Must be able to determine travel time to jobs and best plant locations to service the job
Accurately and promptly input orders to customer specifications for delivery
Review and verify accurate delivery and product information on orders prior to delivery
Must be able to perform in high call volume situations while multitasking with plants, drivers, team members in the office
Coordinate Driver timekeeping functions, including receiving and documenting time off requests. As well as, maintaining Driver time off schedule in respect to sick time and personal days
Daily review of Driver timecards, delivery time reports and time entry/ tracking 
This position will be 25 - 30 hours a week
 

Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years customer service experience preferred
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Prior dispatch experience, tracking and scheduling is preferred
Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English) will be highly looked upon
Computer Skills: typing skills, internet navigation
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Get Hired

What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• Paid Orientation
• A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!

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