LOAD PLANNER

JBS Foods•Bellevue, WI

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Load Planner Department: Operations Location : Green Bay, WI Reports to : Terminal Manager Principle Responsibilities: Coordinates with Sales/Warehouse to ensure that customers' needs are being met by effective planning of assets and personnel . Effectively communicate pickup and delivery information to driver managers. Facilitate loading and equipment issues with warehouse . Coordinates with Customer Service to ensure that customers' needs are being met by securing equipment for shipments . Effectively communicate pickup and delivery inf ormation to carriers. Plan loads and equipment to optimize ROI . Work with the Driver Managers to ensure the on time delivery requirements of the shippers are met . Communicate effectively with the shipper and Customer Service in any delays or problems in meeting on time service requirements. Forecast regional fr e ight needs to Customer Service. Work with Driver Manager to meet driver's home time requirements . Additional duties as assigned . Qualifications: Truck dispatch/planning/distribution experience required . Bas ic computer skills required in Outlook and E xcel. Experience with transportation software is preferred . Ability to work in fast paced environment . Ability to multi-task . Ability to work independently . Excellent verbal and written communication skills . Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills . Shipper/trucking industry experience preferred . Education: High school diploma or GED required. The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; Better Futures Program: 2 Year Community College tuition p aid for you or your dependents; Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays; 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule and Base salary range of 40,000-45,000 and This position is eligible to participate in the Company's quarterly bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. EOE/Vets/Disability

Requirements

Truck dispatch/planning/distribution experience required
Basic computer skills required in Outlook and Excel
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills
High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Experience with transportation software is preferred
Shipper/trucking industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates with Sales/Warehouse to ensure that customers' needs are being met by effective planning of assets and personnel
Effectively communicate pickup and delivery information to driver managers
Facilitate loading and equipment issues with warehouse
Coordinates with Customer Service to ensure that customers' needs are being met by securing equipment for shipments
Effectively communicate pickup and delivery information to carriers
Plan loads and equipment to optimize ROI
Work with the Driver Managers to ensure the on time delivery requirements of the shippers are met
Communicate effectively with the shipper and Customer Service in any delays or problems in meeting on time service requirements
Forecast regional freight needs to Customer Service
Work with Driver Manager to meet driver's home time requirements
Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
Better Futures Program: 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents
Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
Base salary range of 40,000-45,000
This position is eligible to participate in the Company's quarterly bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program

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