Company Description
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
Job Description
A transportation dispatcher plays a vital role in managing the logistics and coordination of transportation operations. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of transportation services, making it a critical part of the logistics and supply chain industry.
KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Scheduling and Dispatching: Assign vehicles and drivers to pick up and deliver goods or passengers based on customer requests and needs.
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Route Planning: Plan and adjust routes, assign drivers, to ensure timely and efficient deliveries, considering traffic, weather, and other conditions.
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Communication: Maintain constant communication with drivers, customers, and other departments to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
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Monitoring: Track the location and status of vehicles and shipments using computer systems and GPS.
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Record Keeping: Maintain logs of activities, delivery times, truck fleet assets and inspections and any issues that arise. Prepare and submit reports on performance and activities.
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Customer Service: Address customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring a high level of service.
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Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with company policies and relevant repairs, inspections, and regulations.
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Continuous Improvement: Work with local team to improve logistics processes to reduce freight costs.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with local roads and transportation networks.
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Previous experience in a dispatch or logistics role, preferred.
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Ability to use dispatch software, GPS, and other tracking tools.
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Lifting Capacity – ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
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Mobility – Prolonged periods of time on feet, standing, bending, etc.
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Exposure – Moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and non-climate-controlled environment.
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Noise Tolerance – Noise levels may be high at times
Additional Information
Site Address: 24350 Co Rd 14, Florence, Alabama 35633
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Note to External Recruiters
Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
