Dispatcher, Shipping 2nd Shift

Job DescriptionLocation:

Owensboro, KY

Job Title:

Dispatcher

Department:

Shipping

Work Status:

On-site

Reports To:

Warehouse Supervisor

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Shift:

2nd

COMPRENHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus

Comp Range: 29.3733 - 30.4414

COMMENTS: This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.

SUMMARY:

The Dispatcher plays a vital role in the success of our logistics and customer service functions. This position drives the efficiency and overall performance of the dock, utilizing shipping associates to meet the outbound load schedule. The Dispatcher is required to understand the process of an order from start to finish, utilizing all tools to process orders to be shipped by schedule time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).

• Enter production into D365.

• Contact carriers for information.

• Maintain Trailer Pool Report.

• Enter Bay Maintenance information into D365.

• Prioritize outbound shipments based on schedules.

• Set up dock doors.

• Pre-pick orders.

• PGI departing shipments.

• Print Bill of Ladings.

• Print Packaging List.

• Set up LTL and small package shipments with carriers.

• Create Factory BOL for intercompany shipments.

• Perform all TPM activities required.

• Coordinate positioning of equipment with yard service personnel.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of computer systems including MS Office, SAP and TMS programs. Ability to learn new job-related software.

• Advanced mathematics skills required (counting accuracy, excel formulas etc.).

• Excellent attention to details and accuracy required.

• Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.

• Must be able to work cooperatively with counterpart(s), leadership, security, third party contractors and other teams to ensure excellent customer service and team spirit.

• Must have conflict resolution skills and be able to deal with people in stressful situations in a mature and controlled manner.

• Great work attitude, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be assertive yet tactful.

• Must be able to work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes.

• Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes and chemical or require personal protective equipment.

• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.

• Must be able to pass a post offer pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment background check, and pre-employment physical.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.

• Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.

• Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance.

Estimated Percent of Time is based on ___Day, ___Week, or ___Month.POSITION TITLE: Dispatcher Activity EstimatedPercentof Time Accommodation - adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus - important for near/detail work.

100

Acuity, Near - clarity of vision of 20 inches or more.

100

Acuity, Far - clarity of vision of 20 feet or more.

100

Balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.

100

Carrying - transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, arms or on the shoulder.

90

Climbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like, using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

50

Color vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors.

100

Crawling - moving about on the hands and knees or hands and feet.

20

Crouching - bending using the back and or knees.

50

Depth Perception - three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships.

100

Driving - operating an automobile or other vehicle to conduct job duties.

75

Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in the skin, particularly those of the fingertips.

50

Field of Vision - area that can be seen up and down or left and right.

100

Fingering - picking, pinching, or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling).

50

Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands (fingering not involved).

100

Hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear.

100

Kneeling - bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee.

60

Lifting - raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).

75

Pulling - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking).

75

Pushing - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.

75

Reaching - extending the hand and arm in any direction.

90

Sitting - remaining in the normal seated position.

50

Standing - remaining in an upright position at a work station without moving about.

80

Stooping - bending the body downward and forward.

80

Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

95

Walking - moving about on foot.

95

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