Transportation Dispatcher

T.G. Lee Dairy has an immediate job opening for a well-rounded dispatcher for our Orlando Transportation department to perform a wide array of functions including scheduling all outbound shipments for the location and for working with purchasing to fill back hauls for cost-effective transport whenever possible. Determine daily shipping needs for the facility and assemble orders that make up outgoing loads. Additional responsibilities include:

• Input/maintain accurate data regarding carriers, deliveries, and costs in IT systems and reports.
• Maximize carrier load weights and volume by coordinating orders with other Dean Facilities.
• Dispatch approved carriers and confirm load date/time and delivery date/time.
• Monitor loads for pick*up and delivery to customer as agreed
• Match proof of deliveries and approval of carrier invoices. Validate all charges.
• Maintain customer proof of delivery/Bills of Lading files.
• Work with inventory control to optimize warehouse space and minimize costs.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

T.G. Lee Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

SCHEDULE:

• Sunday -- 5:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Monday -- 5:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Tuesday -- 5:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Wednesday -- 5:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Thursday -- 5:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Friday -- OFF
• Saturday -- OFF

COMPENSATION:

• $24.00 per hour

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) or 401(k) with company contribution*
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families
• varies by company