Ready-Mix Logistics Dispatcher: Drive Delivery Efficiency

Knife River Corporation; Hamilton (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Dispatcher/Order Taker to receive, record, and dispatch customer orders to approved clients and drivers. You will operate the Command Data System, verify order specifications, and monitor production and delivery to maximize efficiency.

You will communicate with drivers, supervisors, and clients to ensure timely service, assist in scheduling production, and complete all dispatching documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must pass post-offer employment drug testing.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and/or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.

Responsibilities

• Receive, record, and dispatch orders to approved customers.
• Operate the Command Data System and perform direct data entry with absolute accuracy.
• Verify specification compliance of all dispatched orders.
• Closely monitor cycle times, weather, demand graphs, production, and delivery status; adjust assignments to insure production and delivery efficiency.
• Communicate professionally with drivers, production supervisors, and clients to maximize service and efficiency.
• Assist with assigning orders to plants and scheduling production to maximize delivery efficiency.
• Complete dispatching and delivery documentation and reports; forward all orders and sales information as required.
• Coordinate delivery-drivers' activities and trucking assignments in cooperation with the Production Manager and Production Specialist.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Tools

Command Data System

Job description

Knife River Corporation is seeking a Dispatcher/Order Taker to receive, record, and dispatch customer orders to approved clients and drivers. You will operate the Command Data System, verify order specifications, and monitor production and delivery to maximize efficiency.

You will communicate with drivers, supervisors, and clients to ensure timely service, assist in scheduling production, and complete all dispatching documentation.