Dispatch Operations Specialist

1 week ago

United States The Scotts Company Full-time
Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts will generally fall between $21.60
- 29.20 per hour and is paid weekly. We are looking for a Dispatch Operations Specialist to join our ScottsMiracle-Gro team in Carrollton, KY Coordinate Scotts and Growing Media freight ensuring maximum efficiency as well as timely deliveries. Negotiate freight rates with contract carriers. Maintain 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. Advise customers on delivery scheduling and order problems; responds to inquiries from customers, truck drivers, corporate personnel, etc. Cross train and fill in the general office duties such as scale operation, AP fill in, production entry fill in, inventory posting fill in or other general tasks as needed. Perform special projects and other office duties as requested. A High School Diploma Two years experience in a traffic or freight related field. Previous experience dispatching trucks Microsoft Office and computer skills The ability to manage multiple priorities at once with a strong customer service orientation Knowledge of state, local and federal DOT regulations Knowledge of office procedures. What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones): Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value $600 annual wellness reimbursement program Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity