Dispatcher
- Koch Foods
- Talladega, United States
- $37,440 – $42,640
- Schedule and track shipments.
- Dispatch and assign loads.
- Address issues and requests, transmitting information or providing solutions.
- Prioritize calls according to urgency and importance.
- Use radio, phone and computer to send crews and vehicles to appropriate locations.
- Monitor route and status of trucks, coordinating and prioritizing.
- Provide drivers information about orders, traffic, obstacles and requirements.
- Enter data, maintain logs and records of calls, activities and other information.
- Hours are Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 11pm
- Pay - $18.66
Qualifications
- 2+ years of current dispatch experience in a similar trucking environment required.
- Proficient knowledge of shipping and receiving trucking operations.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of technology and computer skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Sense of urgency.
Physical Requirements
- Typical office environment within a manufacturing plant utilizing computers, telephones and other office equipment.
- Work in hot and cold temperatures, with exposure to dusty conditions and airborne particles.
- Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production lines.
Benefits Information
Benefits Eligibility Varies
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Savings Plan
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
- Company Sponsored Purchasing Program
Perks & Bonuses:
- On-the-Job Training Provided
- Weekly Pay Check
- Promotional Career Opportunities
- All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
- Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
- Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!
Skills
- Dispatch Operations
- Route Planning
- Trucking Regulations
- Communication
- Data Entry
- Logistics Coordination
- Problem Solving







