What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher (Readymix) position at Ingram Readymix Inc?
Full Job Description – Dispatcher
Description
Ingram Readymix, Inc. offers a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, able to work locally and be home at the end of the day. We are hoping you will join our team and continue to grow with us long term. People are what make companies great, and we are excited and pleased to offer you the opportunity to be part of our company.
What You’ll Do:
SUMMARY: It is the primary duty of this position to control the incoming orders or import that information and to dispatch Ingram drivers to deliver the orders and work professionally with all customers. Also must complete a pre-employment screening.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Operate Ingram phone system.
- Operate the batching computer system.
- Maintain an orderly and organized office.
- Maintain supply of required safety equipment, including personal protective devices (hard hat, safety glasses, and vehicular equipment, triangles, fire extinguisher, etc.)
- Maintain health such that will allow passing health, drug & alcohol tests.
- Maintain a positive attitude with fellow workers, customers, and supervisors.
- Maintain a professional appearance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Schedule and dispatch work orders to appropriate locations according to customer requests.
- Attend to Customer phone calls and follow up calls.
- Arrange for necessary repairs in order to restore service and schedules.
- Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and taking actions.
- Prepare daily work and run schedules.
- Monitor drivers and/or equipment locations and utilization in order to coordinate service and schedules.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Have a working knowledge of Readymix Operations.
- Ability to effectively lead the drivers in writing, verbally as well as on a two-way radio.
- Required to pass a physical exam.
- Must have working knowledge of computers.
- Required to pass pre-employment drug testing.
- Must have customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Must have organizational skills.
- Must be a flexible and independent team player.
- Must be able to work long hours (with no set schedule).
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Work out of doors occasionally and be exposed to cement, sand, diesel, automotive coolants, other petroleum products and truck washing soaps.
Benefits Offered by Ingram Readymix, Inc.:
- Sign On Bonus up to $1250.00 (must meet policy requirements)
- Medical Insurance (Employee premium is 100% covered by company and dependent coverage is available at a very competitive cost)
- Life Insurance Basic Life & AD&D (Paid for by Ingram Readymix, Inc.) to all active, full time employees
- Additional Life Insurance (low cost)
- Vision (at low cost)
- Dental (at low cost)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
*Ingram Readymix, Inc. is an EEO/AAE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Bilingual (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kerrville, TX 78028: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22