Dispatch Associate Jobs in Grants Pass, OR (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary: Edge, a division of NEFCO Construction Supply, is a business-to-business supply distribution company that sells products primarily to commercial contractors, industrial businesses, municipalities, and government entities. Additionally, we have a rental department, repair center, customer training, and other professionally customizable services. We have developed a loyal clientele base. Edge is over 65 years old, privately held, and spans 5 states with 9 locations, headquartered in Spokane, Washington. We sell over 30,000 products from over 200 manufacturers, including: power tools, hand tools, safety equipment, abrasives, fasteners, hangers, strut, ladders and a variety of trade specific tools, equipment, & material handling products.

NEFCO is a construction supply company. We provide support to our contractors by serving as the channel that unites them with the construction products that they need. When it comes to the contractor, we are always there when they need us. We never stop working for them. When they build, we build together. #unitedwebuild

The ideal candidate will have experience with driving non-cdl commercial vehicles, as well as exposure to pulling trailers. They will have an interest in providing exceptional service in a timely manner while making local deliveries to commercial construction sites and home offices/shops.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Monday – Friday only. Home every night and weekend!
• Paid weekly.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal/sick and holidays
• 401K + employer match

Job Duties:

• Performs pre-trip inspections of vehicle, equipment, paperwork, and loaded product.
• Make deliveries to customer job sites/home offices with a company vehicle.
• Occasionally pull trailer, secure loads, follow ODOT regulations, and other delivery tasks.
• Professional and courteous customer service is expected for deliveries.
• Load inventory on truck and unload at customer job site/home office while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a neat, safe, and organized work environment.
• Ensures that manifests are complete and accurate.
• Provide timely, accurate and courteous customer service.
• Checks in with customer via company technology at each designated account to announce arrival and serve as company liaison to customer.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Communicate from the field with the dispatcher, customer service and/or branch logistics.
• Work in warehouse and take direction from manager or supervisor.
• Tasks include the following: shipping, receiving from LTL or small package carriers, checking received product for accuracy to packing lists, stock pulling, stock put-away, and inventory counting.
• Attention to detail is needed. Orders must be double checked for accuracy. Proper paperwork must accompany all deliveries and shipments. Receiving product requires detailed confirmation of exact product and quantities. Help with freight claims. Assist with inter-company transfers.
• Additional tasks include cleaning, cutting metal products, keeping workplace clean, and other activities required in the warehouse.
• Tasks could include climbing ladders, operating forklift, packaging product, lifting heavy items, working outside, and working indoors.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years or older due to federal driving requirements.
• Current Medical DOT card is preferred, and ability to obtain one prior to employment is required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Ability to lift to 75 pounds.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent knowledge of the local delivery area
• Ability to sit in vehicle for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions such as cold, heat, humidity for long periods of time.
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and twist for lifting.