Farmersville Transporation Dispatcher
Dairy Farmers of America
**Job Description**
**General Purpose:**
The dispatcher is responsible for scheduling drivers to cover all farm pickup routes and scheduled deliveries.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Direct the daily distribution of raw milk loads to cover orders, maintain customer schedules and monitor for changes
+ Contact drivers with daily delivery schedules
+ Serve as contact for all customer changes and distressed loads.
+ Monitor milk movements to assure all producers remain qualified during qualifying months and between Federal Orders. Maximize diversions and transportation credits where applicable
+ Monitor secondary freight costs and work to minimize those costs when scheduling deliveries. Coordinate dispatching and maintain records of all loadouts
+ Communicate customer issues to Field Manager. Communicate driver issues to Lead Dispatcher and Location Manager *Be part of on-call rotation including periodic evenings, weekends and some holidays
+ The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee; but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
**Pay and Benefits:**
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ 401k Employer Match
+ Generous vacation
+ We are proud to offer access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day!
+ And more...
**Requirements**
**E** **ducation and Experience**
+ One or more years of experience in dairy industry preferred
+ High School diploma
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Excellent telephone, problem-solving, and people skills
+ Good attention to detail and ability to multi-task
+ Good computer skills including MS Office software (Excel, Word)
+ Experience with SAP business software a plus
+ Ability to switch between tasks frequently
+ Answer general questions and direct callers to appropriate people
+ Friendly and polite voice and demeanor
+ Ability to operate in a team environment by communicating effectively
+ Moderate level of mechanical aptitude
+ Valid driver’s license with no significant violations or restrictions
+ Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer
**Pay Range** $25-$30/Hour
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