Dispatcher

Position Purpose:

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.

Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Calgary121B, 5555 – 69th Ave SE Calgary, AB T2C 4Y7

SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, including but not limited to race, colour, sex, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age (except as provided by law), religion, ethnic or national origin, or disability.

If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 855.556.3221, or by email at: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.

Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check that could include a criminal reference check with law enforcement authorities, a verification of your academic credentials and an employment verification with former employers, as permitted by law.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.

Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.