Dispatcher
- Lakeside, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This position will be located at our plant in Lakeside, CA.
- Prepares weekly schedule for shipment volume and proactively communicates plan externally to customers and internally with production teams
- Adjusts schedule, as needed, to accommodate customer needs
- Proactively communicate with customer their job status and product delivery schedule
- Resolves production schedule conflicts prior to shipment, ensuring on-time, error-free shipment and invoicing
- Prepare shipment documents, certifications and corresponding backup information for each shipment
- Review and research new and existing transportation vendors; programs to reduce, replace and improve upon transportation costs
- Maintain vehicle maintenance and records on the TSC website
- Handle large volumes of phone calls in a timely manner while making accurate and precise decisions regarding prioritizing shipment pickups, deliveries, maintenance, etc.
- Ensures safety practices are being enforced including load securement
- Actively participates in training and development
- Prepare and enter invoices and check received products using our software program
- Guide drivers and all outside haulers, coordinates with loading crew for next day deliveries
- Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
- 1+ years of dispatch experience preferred
- Understanding of safety and transportation requirements
- Demonstrated written / oral communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage time and resource
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing
- Ability to interface with peers
- Bilingual, a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel, Word, Outlook programs
- Willing to work flexible, and extended hours, if needed
- SAP experience preferred
- Previous precast concrete experience a plus
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Hourly range is $30.00 to $35.00
- Yearly bonus eligible
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion