1st shift Dispatcher

Works to assure complete and on-time delivery to all Rosenboom customers and coordinates the work activities of logistics.

• Ensures complete and on-time delivery to all Rosenboom customers by coordinating logistics and transportation activities.
• Monitors all trucking activities
• Communicates with internal departments including purchasing and customer accounts
• Strategically plans & utilizes Rosenboom’s truck fleet for optimal performance.
• Establishes transportation schedules for outgoing and incoming loads taking into consideration DOT regulations
• Maintain & utilize 3rd party logistics partners as needed
• Sets up and compares pricing for freight and for fleet repair and maintenance
• Uses appropriate computer software to track and issue information regarding the location, quantity and status of materials and manufactured components;
• Completes required paperwork & processes for Iowa Better Trucking & federal DOT regulations
• Maintains communication with other Rosenboom facilities regarding transportation & logistics.
• Maintain Rosenboom’s non-DOT vehicle fleet including scheduling routine maintenance & repairs.
• Analyzes and resolves work related problems and/or assists department members in solving work related problems;

• Assists in the maintenance of department time and production records;
• Assist in loading & unloading as required
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form;
• Communicates in English;
• Demonstrates ability to communicate orally and in written form in a clear and positive manner;
• Demonstrates ability to generate and maintain accurate and concise written records; and,
• Reads/comprehends safety rules, equipment manuals.

• Education and/or experience relative to the responsibilities of this position;
• On-site training specific to job responsibilities; and,