[Hiring] Centralized Transportation Dispatch @Hormel Foods Family of Companies

Role Description

This position reports to the Supervisor of Dispatch. Typical hours for this role are as follows:

• Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities include:

• Dispatch and tendering of customer delivery loads.
• Responsible for the dispatch and tendering of all co-pack and inbound purchasing loads.
• Work closely with logistics, scheduling, and plant locations to secure equipment and ensure timely and cost-effective product movement.
• Daily communication with current carrier base to work ahead and secure equipment.
• Collaborate with customer service, commodities, value-added whole birds, and scheduling to secure equipment when needed.
• Reach out to carrier base (approximately 80 carriers) for overflow orders and provide synergies with interplant dispatch to reduce deadhead costs.
• Work with Scheduling Coordinator to ensure customer and interplant loads are scheduled reasonably to be compatible with warehouse abilities and to reduce detention costs.
• Track and trace current loads to help ensure on-time delivery.
• Will be cross-trained in all functions of the Dispatch group.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented.
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Willing to accept continual repetitive changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to work after hours and weekends.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent transportation experience.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $17.25 - $28.50 per hour, based on job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Discretionary annual merit increases.
• Profit sharing.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Earned paid time off.
• FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.