Job Summary: Operations provides warehousing, packaging, transportation, bleach manufacturing, and office support functions for the district or Company. The Dispatcher dispatches delivery drivers, monitors product inventories daily, truck maintenance and performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. All duties may be required daily.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Major Duties/Critical Tasks (Employee may perform any or all the following tasks, depending on the size of the district office)

• Groups shipping tickets by delivery location and assigns truck drivers to make deliveries
• Contacts drivers to check on location or to relay messages
• Schedules vehicle testing, inspection, and maintenance
• Monitors product inventories daily
• Prepares fuel and mileage reports
• Participates in drills, safety meetings and training classes
• Creates and closes work orders
• Negotiates rates with local vendors
• Supervises truck drivers
• Enforces compliance with regulations and Company policies
• “On call” duty may be required
• Other duties as assigned

This description of the job does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor or manager.

Functional Behaviors:

• Observes and responds promptly to changing conditions, such as rush orders, traffic, weather, and road conditions
• Visually inspects vehicles and shipping tickets

• Sits for long periods of time

• Must be able to read shipping tickets
• Must be able to complete driver’s logs and other transportation documents
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

• Works alone most of the normal workday
• Works with delivery deadlines
• Safety concerns require quick reaction or immediate response to certain situations involving traffic or material handling

Working Conditions

• Must wear safety glasses in shipping and production areas
• Must wear other personal protective equipment as necessary, depending on activities and products handled or delivered

• Dispatchers are expected to report to work on time and to work overtime or irregular hours, as needed, to meet customer needs
• General Company policies, such as those regarding attendance, sick leave, vacation, and leaves of absence apply

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education: High school diploma preferred.

Experience: Three years trucking and dispatching experience

Knowledge of:

• Safe handling procedures for hazardous materials
• Safe work practices
• S. Department of Transportation regulations covering drivers and the shipping of hazardous materials

Skill in:

• Basic mathematics, such as addition and subtraction of fractions or decimals

Ability to:

• Read and understand shipping tickets and training materials
• Work out-of-doors
• Wear required safety equipment
• Provide quick reaction or immediate response to required situations
• Cooperate and get along with co-workers and customer representatives
• Prepare driver’s logs and other reports and forms

Oversee the operation of the mechanic shop

Preventative maintenance program

Driver training for product DOT training

Safety training

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: PVS DX, Inc. values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS Dx, Inc. makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit and business needs.

Pre-employment testing, drug screen and physical exam required

No third-party resumes

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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