Shipping Dispatcher

Shipping Dispatcher

The shipping dispatchers are responsible for checking-in trucks; coordination of loading, generating BOL's making sure loads are loaded correctly, by verifying loader schematics. Monitor emails by sales and Verify info for dispatching local pick-ups and deliveries.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Make sure trucks are checked in accurately and verified through our internal process.
• Enter correct information into famous.
• Ensure correct information is being entered in the web page when entering and launching a temperature recorder, this is a very important process.
• Coordinate the loading of all trucks by their scheduled appointments and/or priority from sales.
• Communicate any issues (product) to sales if/when they arise on orders.
• Must communicate any special instructions to the loader prior to loading.
• Make sure we enter notes on all orders regarding any issues.
• Assure that all truck drivers sign for their BOL's.
• Make sure that all manifests are reconciled, scanned, copied or faxed on a daily basis.
• Assist with answering phones and assisting truck drivers with any questions that may arise.
• Must make sure that all / any special instructions or procedures are followed through.
• View and respond to all emails as necessary.
• Must be able to multitask.

Education and/or experience / qualifications:

• High School diploma required. Minimum 1 year of any distribution function required.

Computer skills:

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of other Microsoft Office software. Experience and proficiency in database software a plus.

Other skills and abilities:

• Team player who will exceed assigned responsibilities and assist others to reach objectives
• Strong oral and written communication skills to deliver technical information in an easily understood manner across all departments

Other qualifications:

• Able to travel/relocate as required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Famous software knowledge a plus

Work environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to a cold (34-36 degrees F) and wet manufacturing environment, the smell of chlorine, outside weather conditions, uneven walking surfaces, heavy machinery, forklift traffic and loud noise.

Analysis of physical demands:

Key (Based on typical week):

N = Never R = Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week) O = Occasional (1%-33% of time) F = Frequent (34%-66% of time) C = Constant (over 66% of time)