Dispatcher Jobs

Pay Range: $16.86-$24.09 per hour dependent upon experience

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for coordinating product shipments and transfers to various customers and their locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assign and monitor drivers throughout routes
• Other duties as assigned
• Track and maintain inventory of products stored in warehouse and in bulk storage
• Calculate total quantities of product by weight and/or volumetric measurements
• Work closely with sales staff and customers to coordinate purchasing orders
• Complete orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Provide load requirement information to all drivers
• Receive product-order inquires via phone and email
• Provide direction and instructions (verbal and written) to customers and employees
• Complete weight tags, bills of lading, and hazardous material shipping documents
• Operate truck scales
• Perform customer service duties as needed by responding to calls and visitors in a professional manner
• Receive, process, and prepare orders for pickup or delivery
• Coordinate shipments via trucking companies
• Coordinate product transfers between locations
• Provide backup and assistance to other dispatchers/employees by answering phones as needed

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of agricultural fertilizer and pesticides
• 1+ years of experience working as a Dispatcher or in a similar capacity
• Knowledge of general purchasing operations
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Ability to work with different personalities
• 1+ year of experience of agriculture fertilizer and pesticides
• Ability to function in high stress situations
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Valid Driver’s License
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s Degree in Agriculture Business or General Business is preferred
• High School Diploma

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing, walking, climbing stairs
• Twisting, bending, stooping and reaching
• Finger mobility and grasping
• Ability to lift up to 80lbs.
• Ability to perform physical labor under adverse field conditions

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, 401(k)