The Dispatcher is responsible for recyclable and agricultural transport of equipment and materials. The dispatcher will coordinate and schedule equipment, trucking and material deliveries to various projects and locations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Schedule and arranges delivery/pickups of materials by drivers.
• Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews or supervisors using telephones or two-way radios.
• Ensures customers are informed about freight specifics, delivery or pickup schedules, and special handling requirements.
• Records all dispatched calls, deliveries and pickups in software to maintain record database and track deliveries.
• Reviews daily driver logs, times cards and freight tickets to ensure data is captured and reported accurately.
• Coordinates with Fleet manager to schedule inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment in order to minimize down time.
• Communicates with AP, AR, Shop, HR and other departments.
• Coordinates with Human Resources to schedule DOT Random drug testing and assure regulations are being met by drivers.
• Ensures all transportation laws and regulations are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Great attitude, ability to handle stressful situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with unpleasant, or discourteous customers.
• Ability to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to meet strict deadliness on deliveries.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of chemicals, fertilizers, nutrients and any other items pertaining to the agriculture industry.
• Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and laws.
• Proficient with Microsoft office, Excel, Outlook or related software to maintain record database and track delivers.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of previous experience in dispatch.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to work around sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people.