Dispatcher Assistant

Cooperative Producers Inc•Hastings, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) is seeking a Dispatcher Assistant to join their expanding team. CPI values employee contributions and is committed to their professional development, engagement, and success. The company aims to recruit and retain the best people to continually deliver exceptional value. CPI is dedicated to its "Making Local Matter" initiative, fostering partnerships with local farmers and supporting communities in Northern Kansas and Central Nebraska. As an employee, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community and support CPI's mission.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or related experience and/or training.
A valid Driver’s License is required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service.
Works well independently and in a team environment.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking and being at a computer.
Must have the ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions, around moving parts, airborne particles and chemicals.
Must have the physical strength, balance and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas with the ability to lift, push or pull up to 60-pounds at times.
Ability to learn and develop proficient dispatch procedures, routing and agronomy operational workflows while maintaining accurate records within company software systems.

Nice To Haves

A Class A CDL with endorsements and applicator’s license that meets the minimum compliance requirements of the regulatory state is preferred.
Application, tender experience and chemical knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Sales Agronomist and Custom Applicators to ensure equipment is dispatched to customers in a timely and efficient manner providing clear directions and maps to Custom Applicators across multiple locations.
Ensure compliance with all CPI policies, regulations, procedures, and practices, including all local, state, and federal laws.
Support Agronomy and Transportation dispatching by organizing daily work orders, application schedules, and fertilizer deliveries.
Communicate with agronomists, applicators, operational personnel, and customers regarding scheduling updates and operational changes.
Monitor daily progress of dispatched work and communicate delays, issues, or changes when necessary.
Support inventory tracking and coordination of products needed for agronomy operations.
Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency in daily dispatch and logistics activities.
Provide backup coverage for dispatch functions during absences, peak seasons, or periods of increased workloads.