Dispatcher 1st shift

divh2Dispatcher/h2p12 Months/pp$18/hr. on w2 without benefits/ppMaricopa Arizona USA 85239/pp1st Shift (Shift right now is 6 am to 2:30 pm, in the season come Jan it will switch to probably 9 am to 5:30 pm for 8 hour, then 9am 6:30pm for 9 hour, and 9am-7:30pm for 10 hr. shifts.)/ppSUMMARY:/ppResponsible for the execution of all plant activities related to freight, including production scheduling, dispatching trucks, negotiating freight rates with contract carriers./ppEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:/ppHigh School Diploma or GED- 2 years experience in a traffic or freight-related field- Previous experience dispatching trucks preferred/ppSKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:/ppKnowledge of state, local and federal DOT regulations- Knowledge of office procedures- Good verbal and written communication skills - Strong leadership skills are required. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and be detail-oriented - Good customer service orientation - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers and calculate percentages - Good computer skills; Microsoft Excel - preferred./ppMAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates Scotts and Growing Media freight ensuring maximum efficiency as well as timely deliveries- Negotiates freight rates with contract carriers- Maintains and processes all necessary records and paperwork to ensure that private fleet, as well as contract carriers, are in compliance with state, federal and local regulations. Confirms and/or processes orders and bills of lading- Advises customers on delivery scheduling and order problems; develops production schedules in conjunction with Production Supervisor; works with production personnel and other Growing Media Plants to coordinate shipments; responds to inquiries from customers, truck drivers, corporate personnel, etc./p/div