Centralized Transportation Dispatch (Fri Mon Schedule)

Centralized Transportation Dispatch (Friday - Monday) - Remote

This position reports to the Supervisor of Dispatch.

Typical hours for this role are as follows:

Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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:

• 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.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States a lawful permanent resident or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.
• Bachelors degree in a related discipline or equivalent transportation experience.

PREFERRED

Location: REMOTE HOME OFFICE

At Hormel Foods base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is $17.25- $28.50 per hour and your actual pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skill set level of experience and geographic market location.

About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS SKIPPY SPAM HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE APPLEGATE WHOLLY HORMEL BLACK LABEL COLUMBUS JENNIE-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report one of Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information visit .

Other components of Hormel Foods total compensation package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision coveragediscretionary annual merit increases profit sharing 401(k) with employer match stock purchase plan earned paid time off FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.