Logistics Dispatcher

3 weeks ago

Battle Creek, United States Prairie Farms Dairy Inc Full time
Title: Dispatcher

Classification/Job Grade: Hourly

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Department: Cooler/Warehouse

Supervised by: Supervisor

HOURS: 6:00a - 3:00p, options to cover 2nd shift vacations occassionally

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Control trailer locations at all locations in Battle Creek (126, 215, Freezer, Garage, etc.)
  • Assign and track all trailer movements.
  • Monitor truck repair by communication with Garage staff.
  • Use radio, phones and/or computers to communicate with all drivers and personnel at each location in a professional manner.
  • Receives and transmits information regarding inbounds/outbounds/storage.
  • Keel close communication with all inbounds from sister plants.
  • Maintain and update "White Board".
  • Maintain, record, fuel, temp checks on all trailers when necessary.
  • Demonstrates problem solving and decision making ability.
  • Other duties as assigned or required
Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
  • Ability to think clearly and quickly
  • Ability to take action with little/no supervision
  • Multitasking
  • Data entry
  • Attention to details
  • Great time management and organizational skills
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather).
  • The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit.


Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.

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