Dispatcher
Emrgy
United States · Virginia, USA · Roanoke, VA, USA
Posted on Mar 31, 2026
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Arranges shipments by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating delivery requirements; placing and expediting orders. Daily reports on what items are being shipped and preliminary shipment bundles have been assigned. Needs to arrange for carrier to deliver steel or segment out shipments where the customer has already arranged for delivery with their own carrier.
Verify delivery instructions and times that the customer has requested
Monitoring availability of truck, rail and barge shipments and dispatching carriers, generating shipping documents and directing the loading of steel
Will negotiate freight rates with local carriers
Qualifications And Experience
Documentation Skills, Data Entry Skills, Telephone Skills, Informing Others, Listening, Verbal Communication, Energy Level, Multi-tasking, Dependability, Reporting Skills
Salary & Benefits
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Arranges shipments by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating delivery requirements; placing and expediting orders. Daily reports on what items are being shipped and preliminary shipment bundles have been assigned. Needs to arrange for carrier to deliver steel or segment out shipments where the customer has already arranged for delivery with their own carrier.
Verify delivery instructions and times that the customer has requested
Monitoring availability of truck, rail and barge shipments and dispatching carriers, generating shipping documents and directing the loading of steel
Will negotiate freight rates with local carriers
Qualifications And Experience
- High school diploma and 2 years of related experience (i.e., storeroom, logistics, inventory management, shipping, etc.)
- Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
- Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
Documentation Skills, Data Entry Skills, Telephone Skills, Informing Others, Listening, Verbal Communication, Energy Level, Multi-tasking, Dependability, Reporting Skills
Salary & Benefits
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com