Dispatcher

Job Title: Dispatcher

Location: Lindon, UT 84042

Duration: 12 Months Contract

1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 6PM (This is the schedule for busy season - overtime is mandatory)

No interview - Hiring manager will review the resume and offer

Truck dispatching experience is must.

Must Haves:

Lots of truck scheduling experience and manufacturing experience would be helpful.

Responsible for the execution of all plant activities related to freight, including production scheduling, dispatching trucks, negotiating freight rates with contract carriers.

Description:

A High School Diploma or GED

Two years' experience in a traffic or freight related field.

Previous experience dispatching trucks

Microsoft Office and computer skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Prior Negotiation experience

Knowledge of state, local and federal DOT regulations

Knowledge of office procedures.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates freight ensuring maximum efficiency as well as timely deliveries- Negotiates freight rates with contract carriers

Maintains and processes all necessary records and paperwork to ensure that private fleet, as well as contract carriers, are in compliance with state, federal and local regulations.

Confirms and/or processes orders and bills of lading

Advises customers on delivery scheduling and order problems; develops production schedules in conjunction with Production Supervisor; works with production personnel and other Growing Media Plants to coordinate shipments; responds to inquiries from customers, truck drivers, corporate personnel, etc.

Will also be asked to cross train and fill in the general office duties such as scale operation, AP fill in, production entry fill in, inventory posting fill in or other general tasks as needed

Performs special projects