Dispatcher

Actalent; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Dispatcher to support Fond du Lac plant operations by coordinating daily yard truck and trailer movements. The role involves manual tracking and potential process improvement opportunities in distribution, manufacturing, and 3PL environments.

Responsibilities include dispatching yard trucks, managing live loads and trailers, and coordinating with cross-functional teams while ensuring DOT compliance and accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in logistics, transportation, or business management.
• Experience as a dispatcher or yard coordinator in logistics, transportation, distribution, manufacturing, or 3PL operations.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, WMS, Dockscan, Penske Fleet, or other relevant applications.
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assign, schedule, and dispatch yard trucks based on operational priorities and job assignments.
• Manage live loads, drop trailers, and shuttle activity, ensuring timely delivery of materials and empty trailers.
• Coordinate trailer moves for inbound/outbound loads, manufacturing, and staging via CB radio, telephone, and Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Maintain accurate trailer data tracking and support production workflows.
• Serve as the primary contact for yard operations, coordinating with Shipping, Receiving, Production, Warehouses, and Carriers.
• Provide updates on emergent and critical moves and verify inbound and outbound shipment paperwork.
• Collaborate with leadership regarding delays, shortages, and operational risks, providing guidance for routing improvements.
• Track daily radio calls, trailer move counts, and assist in maintaining hours of service.
• Prepare shift handoff notes, movement logs, and exception reports.
• Assist in daily truck audits and report equipment risks to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Adaptability

DOT compliance

Education

Associate degree in logistics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

WMS

Dockscan

Penske Fleet

Job description

Job Title: Dispatcher Job Description

The Dispatcher plays a critical role in supporting plant operations by implementing and improving dispatch processes. This newly created position is essential for maintaining and coordinating daily yard truck and trailer movements within distribution, manufacturing, and 3PL environments. The role involves significant manual tracking, with potential for evolution as processes are refined.

Responsibilities

• Assign, schedule, and dispatch yard trucks based on operational priorities and job assignments.
• Manage live loads, drop trailers, and shuttle activity, ensuring timely delivery of materials and empty trailers.
• Coordinate trailer moves for inbound/outbound loads, manufacturing, and staging via CB radio, telephone, and Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Maintain accurate trailer data tracking and support production workflows.
• Serve as the primary contact for yard operations, coordinating with Shipping, Receiving, Production, Warehouses, and Carriers.
• Provide updates on emergent and critical moves and verify inbound and outbound shipment paperwork.
• Collaborate with leadership regarding delays, shortages, and operational risks, providing guidance for routing improvements.
• Track daily radio calls, trailer move counts, and assist in maintaining hours of service.
• Prepare shift handoff notes, movement logs, and exception reports.
• Assist in daily truck audits and report equipment risks to ensure safe operation.

Essential Skills

• Associates degree in logistics, transportation, or business management.
• Experience as a dispatcher or yard coordinator in logistics, transportation, distribution, manufacturing, or 3PL operations.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, WMS, Dockscan, Penske Fleet, or other relevant applications.
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to adapt to rapid operational changes.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy and strong teamwork skills.
• Understanding of yard safety practices and familiarity with DOT/Federal regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of dock operations, trailer terminology, and freight flow.
• Experience in high-volume distribution, production, or 3PL environments.
• Previous experience with PIMS and Fleet maintenance programs.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an office setting with regular interaction with yard activities. The role involves frequent sitting and occasional standing, along with daily communication about day-to-day campus operations. There is exposure to seasonal weather, and the position may require off-shift, weekends, and/or shift rotations. The regular shift is from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fond Du Lac, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.50 - $31.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fond Du Lac,WI.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.