Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $60,000.00
Work Schedule
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Job Description
Pratt Industries is America’s fifth largest paper and packaging company, employing over 6,500 dedicated professionals focused on sustainability and environmental responsibility. Known for its commitment to recycling through the innovative "harvesting the urban forest" initiative, Pratt Industries stands as one of the foremost corrugated packaging providers in the United States. The company operates modern and cost-effective paper mills and an extensive network of sheet and box plants spread strategically throughout the country. This reach allows Pratt Industries to offer a broad range of creative and sustainable packaging solutions for diverse industries while maintaining cost efficiency and environmental stewardship.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- two years experience as a dispatcher
- ability to work night shift from 8 pm to 4 am
- strong communication skills
- ability to manage and supervise a team
- understanding of DOT compliance regulations
- ability to use dispatch software such as TMW
- physical ability to perform job tasks including walking, standing, and sitting
- valid driver’s license
- capacity to handle incident investigations
- ability to perform ride-alongs with drivers
- adherence to safety policies
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- two years experience as a dispatcher
- college and/or related technical experience preferred
- background in logistics, transportation, supply chain management preferred
- one year supervisory experience managing at least five people preferred
- four years' experience in shipping and warehousing or CDL truck driving experience preferred
- ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- strong problem-solving abilities
Job Duties
- Dispatch as needed will put rates in TMW or rate loads/negotiate rates with 3rd party carriers
- direct the daily driver duties managing where they go, the time it takes and when their day is concluded
- dispatchers will manage DOT compliance related to driver available hours of service when assigning loads and daily tasks
- dispatchers are required to interact with internal and external customers as needed
- participate and initiate discipline to drivers as per company policy
- review driver documents for accuracy and/or compliance
- involvement as needed with selecting external carriers to take loads
- dispatchers will be involved with payroll as needed to ensure drivers are accurately compensated for work performed
- dispatchers will be responsible for managing the fleet in a financially efficient and safe manner considering service and cost
- manage the fleet flow to the lease vendor's shops for equipment repair and maintenance
- coordinate and manage road breakdowns with the vendors
- follow all safety policies and ensure drivers and fellow employees follow all safety policies and rules
- complete incident investigation forms fully when a safety related issue or event occurs
- ride along with drivers periodically
- perform supervisory duties including training, performance appraisal, coaching, and conflict resolution
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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