Logistics Warehouse Specialist chez Erie Materials Albany Inc

Description

ERIE MATERIALS

Exceptional Service, Integrity, Care for People, Excellence

Erie Materials, a Certified Great Place to Work and privately owned and operated company since 1973, is built on these values. For more than five decades, Erie Materials has provided high-quality products and exceptional service at the best value to professional contractors. Today, we are the leading distributor of exterior building products in upstate New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

SUMMARY:

The Logistics & Dispatch Warehouse Specialist coordinates daily deliveries, manages driver schedules, and keeps the logistics operations of our building products distribution running smoothly. If you’re someone who enjoys problem-solving on the fly, juggling moving parts, and making sure customers get what they need—this is your kind of role.

We look for dynamic people who:

• are hard working, team-oriented and take initiative
• have great attitudes, high energy and enjoy focusing on customers
• can communicate well, set good examples and comfortably take the lead
• will hold themselves accountable for doing a great job everyday
• are interested in elevating their career with a company who genuinely cares about them

Why Join Us?

You will be the "operational heartbeat" that creates balance between the delivery and warehouse day-to-day operations.

This is a hands-on roll where your coordination skills directly impact customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 – 4 years of experience in dispatching, routing, or logistics coordination.
• Experience in building materials, construction supply, or trucking is a plus!
• Strong communication skills — you’re clear, calm, and quick on your feet when plans change.
• Working knowledge of GPS tracking systems, and ERP platforms.
• Understanding of DOT regulations and basic fleet compliance.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Forklift experience is a plus!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Plan, schedule, and dispatch delivery routes for company trucks to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient deliveries.
• Communicate throughout the day with drivers, customers, and branch employees to provide updates, solve issues, and adjust routes as needed.
• Monitor driver progress, delivery times, and traffic or weather conditions to stay ahead of delays.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments through the transfer system between branches.
• Verify load accuracy and ensure all paperwork, and delivery documents are complete.
• Support the warehouse team with order staging, loading, and maintaining accurate inventory flow.
• Report on fleet performance and delivery metrics.
• Maintain close communication with sales and operations to prioritize urgent orders and meet customer expectations.
• Promote safety in all loading, driving, and delivery activities.
• Work with other employees in a team environment. 
• Read work orders / invoices to determine materials needed for customer pick-up or delivery.
• Move / lift heavy materials by hand - up to 100 lbs.
• Operate a forklift to load a customer’s vehicle, load an Erie Materials delivery truck, unload a vendor truck, move material in stock, etc.
• Cleaning warehouse area(s) including organization of materials, sweeping warehouse floors and parking lot areas, emptying trash cans, etc.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

BENEFITS:

We provide excellent training (including Forklift certification) and our people work a great daytime, M-F schedule in an excellent work environment, in clean, safe and well organized facilities.

We recognize, respect & reward your hard work! We offer opportunities for your growth with an industry-leading company, and a competitive total compensation package including:

• Competitive Pay with Performance Recognition Bonuses
• 401(k) Retirement - eligible on 1st day
• Generous Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - includes vacation, personal & sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance - eligible on 1st day
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer Paid Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Optional Cancer, Pet and Legal Aid Plans
• Paid Training & Personal Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Merchandise Discounts
• Affiliate Automobile Lease/Purchase Program
• Fun Employee Events including team, family & community!

Requirements

DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants must submit to a pre-employment drug screening. Any offer of employment will be conditional on passing this exam. In addition, all those hired will be subject to additional drug testing as outlined by The Erie Materials, Inc. Drug-free Workplace Policy.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Employee must have valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.