Dispatcher

Mountaire Farms; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaire Farms seeks a Dispatcher to coordinate and dispatch loads to company-owned and contract drivers for timely and safe feed deliveries to contract growers' farms. You will train drivers on loading procedures and manage scheduling and inventory records in the feed scheduling system.

You will ensure compliance with all company policies and local, state, and federal regulations, resolve driver issues, and provide responsive support to internal teams and external partners in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Schedules and dispatches drivers for feed delivery.
• Manages the flow of four load outs, by utilizing Samsara to track driver location.
• Manages drivers' hours.
• Assists with resolving drivers' issues.
• Delivers responsive support to internal teams and external partners (out of feed, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Schedules and dispatches drivers for feed delivery.
• Manages the flow of four load outs, by utilizing Samsara to track driver location.
• Manages drivers' hours.
• Assists with resolving drivers' issues.
• Delivers responsive support to internal teams and external partners (out of feed, etc.).

Skills

Customer service

DOT knowledge

Hours of Service

Excel

Samsara

Load coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Samsara

Transportation management software

Job description

Primary Purpose

Responsible for coordinating and dispatching loads to company-owned and contract drivers for timely and safe delivery of feed to contract growers' farms. Also responsible for training drivers in procedures of loading trucks, when necessary. Scheduling duties include completing feed delivery and inventory records and maintaining the feed scheduling system. Responsible for compliance with all company policies and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Schedules and dispatches drivers for feed delivery.
• Manages the flow of four load outs, by utilizing Samsara to track driver location.
• Manages drivers' hours.
• Assists with resolving drivers' issues.
• Delivers responsive support to internal teams and external partners (out of feed, etc.,).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0 - 2 years’ relevant experience in dispatching or logistics.
• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Hours of Service (HOS) and vehicle safety compliance.
• Proficient with computers with a good understanding of Excel and transportation management software.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.