Dispatcher 3 Seasonal (Yuma, AZ)
About The Position
The Dispatcher coordinates shipping of finished goods and provides customers with information about shipping times and product availability. The role works directly with warehouse associates, truck drivers, the sales team, and other departments to provide customer service and support quality, food safety, and cold-chain requirements. The Dispatcher works effectively with production and all departments and reports to the Logistics Supervisor. This is a seasonal, full-time position in Yuma, Arizona. The stated schedule is weekdays and weekends, with any shift. Travel to Yuma, Arizona, and Salinas, California, is a plus but is not required.
Requirements
- High school diploma; some postsecondary education is preferred.
- Related work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in produce, as a dispatcher or in a related position.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Effective organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to use or learn the NAV computer system.
- Personal integrity, flexibility, and dependability; ability to follow policy guidelines and work independently.
- Ability to sit and use a computer terminal for prolonged periods, walk or stand for extended periods as needed, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and perform hand-dexterity tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Directly related experience in the produce industry.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
- Travel to Yuma, Arizona, and Salinas, California.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate truck loading with warehouse personnel.
- Schedule and monitor the loading sequence for raw and finished goods according to truck arrival.
- Verify shipment entries and product amounts against orders.
- Enter product shipment information accurately and promptly into the NAV system.
- Coordinate with personnel in Shipping, Receiving, Production, and Sales.
- Prepare paperwork for outbound shipments.
- Resolve issues with appropriate personnel and verify shipment accuracy.
- Answer phones.
- Review shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods needed to meet schedules.
- Work with Production and Sales to ensure customer specifications are met.
- Coordinate work assignments, monitor employee performance, and provide training on job duties, company policies, and procedures.
- Use work-method programs for employee training and education to encourage improved performance and work quality.
- Improve employee performance through feedback and coaching.
- Complete required paperwork accurately and promptly to maintain an efficient flow of information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
