Dispatcher - Grave A

Lamb Weston • Richland, WA

1d • $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, inspiring and bringing people together with foods they love and trust. With a customer base that includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries, Lamb Weston is a highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset. They empower individuals to make a genuine difference, offering hands-on training, opportunities for new solutions, and a team of over 10,000 dedicated people. This role is for a Dispatcher - Grave A in Richland, WA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 1 year related experience in dispatch and transportation preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excel and computer aptitude including understanding of Microsoft suite, Google Maps, basic knowledge of how to read a map and basic data entry skills.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Be able to sit, stand, walk, and climb.
• Have good hand-eye coordination.
• Have normal finger dexterity and range of motion.
• Be able to lift up to 35 pounds on frequent basis.
• Have specific vision abilities required by this job, which include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to reach, type, and bend with his/her hands and arms repetitively.
• Must be able to push and pull heavy items on occasion.

Nice To Haves

• Potato processing experience a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Works with production management to ensure adequate supply of raw product is delivered and available to meet daily production demands.
• Coordinates the dispatching of third-party provider trucks to transport raw product from the field or storage and deliver to plant location in accordance with delivery demands.
• Monitors in-bound trucks and communicates with drivers, plant management, and the third-party provider about delays, issues, or problems.
• Analyzes transportation/delivery data to uncover inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
• Coordinates with raw receiving to ensure arriving trucks are met and offloaded quickly and effectively.
• Communicates with drivers and supervisors as required.
• Participates in the safety engagement process, including giving I Care huddles, conducting area assessments, and addressing all safety concerns with the Production Team Lead.
• Compiles a list of available vehicles.
• Assigns trucks to deliver raw product to meet daily production demands.
• Records time of dispatch, weight, destination, raw type, and expected time of delivery along with any other raw product related information.
• Investigates overdue vehicles.
• Directs activities of drivers by two-way radio, computer, and/or voice communication.
• Verifies service or delivery routes.
• Manages trailers on site.
• Performs raw receiving and harvest reconciliation.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts
• Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED