Dispatcher
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary:
As a Dispatcher, you will assist transportation department in overseeing and developing team members’ productivity and efficiencies and to assist dispatching with contracted trucking carriers. You will be responsible for properly and efficiently carrying out all logistics, maintenance and transportation functions of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning, coordinating and supervising of delivery team members and assign specific responsibilities which include; dispatching, route assignments, account processing, route delivery and other transportation related activities.
- Arrange transportation for LTL/FTL east bound orders
- Coordinate with contracted trucking dispatchers and drivers
- Sequence routes daily to keep loads even and profitable
- Manage the preparation of delivery documents for truckers
- Coordinate pick-ups/deliveries with Pacific Seafood facilities and cold storage locations
- Emphasis is on customer service and productivity
- Maximize safety
- Ensure compliance of all Federal, State, Local and DOT Regulations and Requirements
- Work closely with transportation supervisor and transportation manager to achieve targeted objectives and goals
- Utilize business support systems to improve efficiency
- Provide and promote a clean and safe working environment at all times
- Perform other duties, as assigned
What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of two years related experience.
Preferred
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university in related field from an accredited college or university.
- Basic Desktop set up support (Phone and PC/Laptop)
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong Computer skills in MS Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel.
- Strong data entry skills.
Total Compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
- 401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
- Paid time-off for all regular FT team members to include sick days, paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.