Remote Transportation Dispatch Coordinator Weekend Shift

Hormel Foods; Ames (IA); Remote; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hormel Foods is seeking a Centralized Transportation Dispatch professional to manage Friday through Monday shifts from a remote home office. You will dispatch and tender loads, coordinate with carriers, and collaborate with logistics, scheduling, and plant locations to move product efficiently.

This role requires detail orientation, the ability to manage multiple tasks, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent transportation experience.
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and tender customer loads.
• Dispatch and tender co-pack and inbound purchasing loads.
• Coordinate with logistics, scheduling and plant locations to secure equipment.
• Daily communication with carrier base to secure equipment.
• Collaborate with customer service, commodities, and scheduling to reduce costs.
• Reach out to approximately 80 carriers for overflow orders.
• Work with Scheduling Coordinator to ensure loads fit warehouse capabilities.
• Track and trace loads to ensure on-time delivery.
• Cross-train in all functions of the Dispatch group.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

After hours & weekends

MS Word

MS Excel

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent transportation experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hormel Foods is seeking a Centralized Transportation Dispatch professional to manage Friday through Monday shifts from a remote home office. You will dispatch and tender loads, coordinate with carriers, and collaborate with logistics, scheduling, and plant locations to move product efficiently.

This role requires detail orientation, the ability to manage multiple tasks, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Word and Excel.