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General Purpose:

The dispatcher is responsible for scheduling drivers to cover all farm pickup routes and scheduled deliveries.

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Generous vacation
  • We are proud to offer access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day!
  • And more...

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Direct the daily distribution of raw milk loads to cover orders, maintain customer schedules and monitor for changes
  • Contact drivers with daily delivery schedules
  • Serve as contact for all customer changes and distressed loads.
  • Monitor milk movements to assure all producers remain qualified during qualifying months and between Federal Orders. Maximize diversions and transportation credits where applicable
  • Monitor secondary freight costs and work to minimize those costs when scheduling deliveries. Coordinate dispatching and maintain records of all loadouts
  • Communicate customer issues to Field Manager. Communicate driver issues to Lead Dispatcher and Location Manager
  • Be part of on-call rotation including periodic evenings, weekends and some holidays
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee; but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
  • This is a full time position
Requirements:


Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent preferred

One or more years of related experience in dairy/field/hauling preferred

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent telephone, problem-solving, and people skills
  • Good attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Good computer skills including MS Office software (Excel, Word)
  • Experience with SAP business software a plus
  • Ability to switch between tasks frequently
  • Answer general questions and direct callers to appropriate people
  • Friendly and polite voice and demeanor
  • Ability to operate in a team environment by communicating effectively
  • Moderate level of mechanical aptitude
  • Valid driver's license with no significant violations or restrictions
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans



Compensation: $26-$30/HR
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