CENTRALIZED TRANSPORTATION DISPATCH - (6AM-6PM) - LOGISTICS - Austin, MN

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Relocation is not eligible for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Dispatch and tendering of customer deliver loads.

• Responsible for the dispatch and tendering of all co-pack and inbound purchasing loads.

• Work closely with logistics, scheduling and our plant locations to secure equipment and ensure product is moved in a timely and cost effective manner.

• Daily communication with current carrier base to work ahead and secure equipment.

• Work 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 and 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 of current loads to help ensure on time delivery.

• Will be cross trained in all functions of the Dispatch group.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• 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 afterhours and Weekends.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent transportation experience.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Requisition ID : 25451

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.