Receiving Dispatcher 1st shift

Fresh Express, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Receiver Dispatcher to ensure timely and accurate entry of shipment information into PRMS and to coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including dock usage.

You will work with Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, Transportation and Customer Service to streamline operations and maintain documents in line with company policy. The role requires ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and the flexibility

Qualifications

• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Team-oriented with strong communication across organization levels.
• Able to work holidays, days, nights and weekends as needed.
• Capable of working in a cold (34°F) and wet environment.
• Basic math skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch outbound loads, confirm destination and seal trailers.
• Enter data accurately into PRMS and maintain files per policy.
• Maintain paperwork and documentation according to procedures.
• Communicate with Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, Transportation and Customer Service.
• Oversee VOICE Queue and route work, troubleshoot system issues.
• Ensure attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Communication

Holiday/Night/Weekend availability

Basic math

Tools

PRMS

AS400

Job description

The Receiver Dispatcher is responsible for the timely and accurate entering of all shipment information into PRMS and maintaining documents/files in accordance with company policies and procedures. This position is responsible for the coordination of shipping and receiving activities, including dock usage.

Job Function Statements - Essential Functions:

• Communicate with Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, Transportation, Customer Service, and the rest of the team on a regular basis (conference calls, proactive communication and information sharing as needed).
• Maintaining supplies and ordering as needed (includes office supplies, BOL's, templates, etc.)
• Dispatch all outbound loads, confirm destination, and seal trailers.
• Accurate data entry and file maintenance in PRMS.
• Following proper documentation procedures.
• Ship confirmation of Customer orders.
• Shuttle BOL's, e-mails, documents, and communication.
• Compliance to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Oversee VOICE Queue to disseminate work to all associates. Troubleshoot system issues to ensure work-flow continues.
• Responsible for order assignment que and truck check in.
• Maintain all paperwork, files, and documents according to company policy and procedure.
• Control movement/loading of all empty pallet and bin trailers. All full trailers to be communicated to Transportation, so that carrier pick-ups can be arranged.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Excel, Word and Outlook computer software skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, constant-changing environment.
• Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills; able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work holidays, days, nights and weekends as necessary.
• Capable of working in a cold (34 degrees Fahrenheit) and wet environment.
• Basic math skills.

Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/Polish.
• AS400 computer software skills.
• Inventory experience.

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.