Dispatcher

Helena Agri-Enterprises•Yuma, AZ

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About The Position

The Dispatcher assumes responsibility for fertilizer orders from customers and the sales team, and handles incoming fertilizer shipments. The role schedules trucks and fertilizer equipment, prepares shipment and blending documentation, and weighs incoming fertilizer trucks. The Dispatcher also manages fertilizer plant employees when the Fertilizer Plant Manager is absent and supports the branch Office Coordinator with clerical tasks as needed. The position requires reliable attendance, adherence to company policies and procedures, and excellent service to internal and external customers. The work takes place in an office and outdoors in all types of weather. Outdoor work may involve moving equipment and mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and risk of electrical shock. Physical activities include frequent hand use, talking, hearing, walking, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling loads of 50 pounds or more, overhead reaching, climbing, gripping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping, and working below knee or above shoulder level.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience or training in the fertilizer field.
Interpersonal skills.
Math skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check.
Ability to perform the described physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

Spanish communication skills are valuable.

Responsibilities

Receive fertilizer orders from customers, the sales team, and Custom Applicators.
Provide customer service regarding shipments, orders, and related matters.
Schedule Helena trucks to ship fertilizer to customers.
Schedule fertilizer equipment deliveries to customers.
Prepare scale tickets for fertilizer shipments.
Prepare delivery tickets for the fertilizer plant to blend customer orders.
Handle incoming trucks by weighing loaded and unloaded fertilizer into the plant.
Order fuel for the location and depot.
Run fertilizer analyses on form-u-share for blends.
Assist the branch Office Coordinator with document collection, computer backups, and other clerical duties as needed.
Manage fertilizer plant employees when the Fertilizer Plant Manager is absent.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the leader.
Maintain reliable and regular attendance and follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance starting the first day of employment.
Up to $3,000 in reward dollars for a Health Savings Account.
401(k) plan with company matching, starting on the first day; company match may increase up to 10% based on years of service and contribution amount, with three-year vesting after 1,000 hours of service.
Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Overtime pay eligibility.
Free term life insurance equal to one times annual base pay.
Free short- and long-term disability insurance.
Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
Education assistance.