Transportation Dispatcher

T.G. Lee Dairy•Orlando, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

T.G. Lee Dairy has an immediate job opening for a well-rounded dispatcher for our Orlando Transportation department. This role involves scheduling all outbound shipments for the location, working with purchasing to fill back hauls for cost-effective transport, and determining daily shipping needs for the facility by assembling orders for outgoing loads. The company is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by over 12,500 family farmers, manufacturing a variety of dairy products under well-known regional brands.

Requirements

6 months related experience required.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to sit for virtually the entire shift.
Able to lift up to 10 pounds and assist others when lifting is required.
Must be able to operate a computer, phone and other office equipment.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Must be able to pass all preemployment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).
Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience within the transportation industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Input/maintain accurate data regarding carriers, deliveries, and costs in IT systems and reports.
Maximize carrier load weights and volume by coordinating orders with other Dean Facilities.
Dispatch approved carriers and confirm load date/time and delivery date/time.
Monitor loads for pickup and delivery to customer as agreed.
Match proof of deliveries and approval of carrier invoices. Validate all charges.
Maintain customer proof of delivery/Bills of Lading files.
Work with inventory control to optimize warehouse space and minimize costs.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.