Scotts Miracle-Gro - Geismar, LA

posted 3 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Geismar, LA
Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. We are looking for a Dispatch Operation Specialist to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Geismar, LA! In this role you will coordinate Scotts and Growing Media freight ensuring maximum efficiency as well as timely deliveries. You will negotiate freight rates with contract carriers and maintain and process all necessary records and paperwork to ensure that private fleet as well as contract carriers are in compliance with state, federal and local regulations. You will also advise customers on delivery scheduling and order problems, develop production schedules in conjunction with the Production Supervisor, and work with production personnel and other Growing Media Plants to coordinate shipments. Additionally, you will respond to inquiries from customers, truck drivers, corporate personnel, etc. You will cross train and fill in the general office duties such as scale operation, AP fill in, production entry fill in, inventory posting fill in or other general tasks as needed. Lastly, you will perform special projects and other office duties as requested.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Scotts and Growing Media freight ensuring maximum efficiency and timely deliveries.
  • Negotiate freight rates with contract carriers.
  • Maintain and process all necessary records and paperwork to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Advise customers on delivery scheduling and order problems.
  • Develop production schedules in conjunction with the Production Supervisor.
  • Work with production personnel and other Growing Media Plants to coordinate shipments.
  • Respond to inquiries from customers, truck drivers, corporate personnel, etc.
  • Cross train and fill in general office duties as needed.
  • Perform special projects and other office duties as requested.

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma
  • Two years experience in a traffic or freight related field.
  • Previous experience dispatching trucks
  • Microsoft Office and computer skills
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong customer service orientation
  • Prior negotiation experience
  • Knowledge of state, local and federal DOT regulations
  • Knowledge of office procedures.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
  • Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
  • 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
  • Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
  • $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
  • Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
  • Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family
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