Dispatcher

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Description:
POSITION: Dispatcher FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt DEPARTMENT: Transportation REPORTS TO: Steve Buer GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Dispatcher will follow direction from the transportation manager on a daily basis to meet departmental requirements. QUALIFICATIONS: • Employee must pass a background check, pre-employment post offer drug screen and lifting test • Maintain a valid commercial drivers license class A or B if in possession of one, class C ok • Must be able to communicate well with others. • Ability to handle multiple tasks • Pass the minimum hiring requirements • Excellent knowledge of Central Valley • Proficient in basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) • Education or experience to fulfill the essential functions and responsibilities with a minimum of 1 year transportation and/or dispatching experience or equivalent experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES: • Route packet prep • Route assembly • Clerical (driver logs, truck logs, volume sheet, outside freight, driver incentive, key indicator) • Backhaul dispatch • Dark drop key check in/out • Cover routes on emergency basis • Maintain valid CDL • Receive calls reporting when customers didn’t receive their entire order (shorts) • Handle reporting of accidents and injuries immediately and/or any damage to the equipment or person. • Handle all customer complaints professionally. • 24/7 hour per day – point person for emergency transportation issues when transportation manager is on vacation • Other duties as assigned WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Sun (10:00am-6:30pm), Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (9:00am-6:30pm). • Work overtime as required by department manager. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Amount of each day spent: Standing 15% Walking 15% Sitting 70% Total 100 % 2. Employee works: Inside 80% Outside 20% Total 100 % 3. While performing the job, employee is required to: *How Often? How Long? A. Twist/Turn Yes x No Rarely All shift B. Stoop/Bend Yes x No Occasionally All shift C. Squat Yes x No Rarely All shift D. Kneel Yes x No Rarely All shift E. Crawl Yes x No Very Rarely F. Climb Yes x No Rarely All shift G. Step up/Step down Yes x No Rarely All shift H. Balance Yes x No Very Rarely All shift I. Walk Above Ground Yes x No Frequently J. Reach Upward Yes x No Occasionally All shift K. Reach Forward Yes x No Occasionally All shift L. Wrist Rotation Yes x No Rarely All shift M. Grasping Yes x No Rarely All shift N. Pinching Yes x No Rarely All shift O. Manipulating Objects Yes x No Very Rarely All shift P. Push/Pull £ 21 – 50 lbs. Yes x No Rarely All shift Q. Push/Pull £ 50 lbs. Yes No x All shift 4. Lifting Requirements**: 1 - 10 lbs. 11 - 20 lbs. 21 - 35 lbs. 36 - 50 lbs. 51 - 75 lbs. 76 - 100 lbs. Frequently Rarely Rarely Rarely Rarely Rarely 5. Carrying Requirements**: 35 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. Very rarely Very rarely Very rarely * Very Rarely = < 1% Rarely = 1-10% Occasionally = 11-33% Frequently = 34-66% Continually = 67% + This Job Description is not an employment contract. The company reserves the right to change the job description and the job duties at any time without notice. I certify that I understand the job description, I possess the above qualifications, and that I can perform each of the above functions with or without an accommodation.

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Job Created: Sat Oct 17 2009 06:34:40 AM
Last Modified: Sat Nov 21 2009 06:52:51 AM