ROARING RIVER FEED MILL: 1st Shift PART-TIME Dispatcher FM02U

Tyson Foods•Roaring River, NC

18h

About The Position

The Dispatcher at Roaring River Feed Mill schedules and dispatches feed loads, organizes feed tickets, and communicates with drivers, Service Technicians, growers, customers, vendors, and Operations. The position requires maintaining accurate records, following Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations, and adapting task priorities as demand changes. The role is part-time and scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; additional weekend work, holidays, and flexible hours may be required as needed. The pay rate is $18.35 per hour. The work may involve hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments, ingredient dust, inclement weather, and elevated areas. Physical activities include lifting up to 60 pounds (or up to 100 pounds with assistance), standing, sitting, walking, and climbing ladders or stairs throughout the day. The employee must follow company safety and biosecurity requirements, including signing and abiding by the company biosecurity guidelines and agreeing to avoid any avian species. Applicants must have six months of documented work history within the past 12 months. Rehires are subject to a 91-day waiting period from their last date of employment. Candidates who have worked for Tyson Foods or its affiliates three or more times are not eligible for rehire. Other duties may be assigned by administration or management.

Requirements

At least six months of documented work history within the last 12 months; experience may be combined across employers.
Ability to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.
Ability to read and write to receive and document orders.
Basic computer skills.
Basic math skills.
Communication skills.
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
Prioritization and organizational skills.
Ability to work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments, with heavy exposure to ingredient dust and inclement weather.
Ability to work in elevated areas and follow safety procedures.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds, or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and climb ladders or stairs, sustaining physical activity throughout the day.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as required.
Rehires must satisfy a 91-day waiting period from their last employment date; candidates with three or more periods of employment with Tyson Foods or affiliates are not eligible for rehire.

Nice To Haves

Clerical experience.
Feed mill experience.
Knowledge of DOT trucking procedures.

Responsibilities

Read and write to receive and document orders.
Schedule feed loads by creating, organizing, and maintaining feed tickets for record keeping.
Dispatch feed loads and distribute them evenly among drivers or team members while complying with DOT rules and regulations.
Answer calls from Service Technicians and growers and maintain good working relationships with them.
Organize and flex tasks, adjusting priorities throughout the day.
Communicate orally and in writing with all levels of Operations, customers, and vendors as required.
Maintain good housekeeping, including in service areas.
Follow and operate within Tyson health and safety protocols and company policies and procedures.
Sign and abide by the company biosecurity guidelines, including agreeing to avoid any avian species.
Work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as required by demand scheduling.
Perform other duties assigned by administration or management.