Dispatcher 1st Shift

Job Title: Logistics Manager Reports To: Regional Manager JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: * Ensure on-time delivery to all customers * Communicate and coordinate with customer service * Manage, operate a SAFE, clean and courteous fleet * Manage company drivers * Manage company assets both tractors and trailers to ensure maximum utilization and cost efficiency * Coordinate equipment preventative maintenance schedules for all owned, leased or rented equipment * Ensure daily lot checks for all drop trailer accounts * Maintain idle assets not to exceed 5 working days at drop trailer accounts * Dispatch loads accordingly due to time sensitivity and dock times * Follow-up with drivers periodically through the day to keep the lines of communication open * Manage costs for outsourcing to reflect the monthly budget * Maximize tractor and trailer utilization with daily effective planning and scheduling * Maintain a clean and organized work area daily * Review all invoices turned in for payment to ensure proper billing * Daily communication with Regional Director, General Manager, Plant Manager, Sales, Safety, Customer Service, Accounting Dept., Quality Dept., Human Resources and Maintenance JOB SKILLS REQUIRED: * Minimum of 3 years verifiable Dispatch experience * Manage fleet of 30 plus company drivers * Knowledge of DOT and FMCSR Regulations * Experience in TMW Software a positive * Possess ability and skills needed to operate an asset based fleet with 200 pieces of company leased equipment * Strong time management, organizational and interpersonal skills * Ability to provide the highest level of service to both internal and external customers * Maintain 100% compliance with all local, state and federal laws * Ability to make decisions in a fast–paced environment, communicate information clearly, and keeps a constant focus on customer satisfaction and managing the fleet * Exceptional customer service and problem solving skills both verbal and written LANGUAGE SKILLS * Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

* Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS * Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, area, volume.

* Basic math abilities.

REASONING ABILITY * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and collaborate with a successful result.

* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

TECHNICAL SKILLS * Computer literate (TMW, ADP, MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software) WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.

* The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

* The employee is occasionally required to sit.

* Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states.

The company operates several of the most modern, cost-effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions.

Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and childbearing and parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Full-time