Dispatcher jobs in Arkansas

About Pro Cooperative

Our Mission: Building lasting partnerships by being PROactive, PROgressive and PROfessional.

Our Vision: To provide premier services to every customer through personalized relationships, whole farm solutions,
and advanced technical knowledge.

Our Core Values:

• Trust - working to earn TRUST every day, operating with reliability and integrity.

• Service – SERVING others with understanding, respect and care.

• Fun – having FUN building a Positive Team and Family Spirit while removing barriers and letting people do what

• Safety - Ensuring the SAFETY of our people; doing what’s best to create the safest environment now and for the

Job purpose

• The position of the Dispatcher is of great significance to Pro Cooperative.

truck transportation in a manner that will insure that these commodities are transported in the most cost-
efficient manner.

Duties and responsibilities

These are the basic duties and responsibilities of the position and must be performed competently.

• Look for all opportunities to maximize efficiency in the company’s transportation process. This includes

• Work closely with all departments’ to serve as central dispatch for transportation, logistics, and manpower.

• Schedule drivers and assign routes to maximize efficiency, productivity and customer service

• Work to take advantage of arbitrage transportation opportunities where possible.

• Work closely with common carrier vendors to coordinate freight movements during peak season

• Organize and prioritize loads depending on customer needs and resource availability

• Enter assignment data in computer database and schedule drivers of assigned work

• Develop and maintain proper communications with internal managers and outside suppliers regarding purchase

• Responsible for staying current with various regulations including those related to hazardous shipments,

• Monitors and keeps current on manufacturer's specifications, policies and warranty programs.

• Ensure that customer problems are researched and corrected.

• Motivate, train and lead drivers to meet job responsibilities while promoting a culture of safety.

• Prepare quotes and negotiate procurement of fleet needs.

• Track quarterly mileage and fuel usage.

• Keep detailed inventory.

• Understand and maintain the professional image of Pro Cooperative.

• Establish cohesive working relations with other Pro Cooperative employees, its patrons and vendors to establish a

• Complete training and attend meetings/workshops/seminars/continuing education appropriate to the position, as

• Inform direct supervisor of all relevant departmental issues in a timely manner.
  

• Assist other locations as needed.

• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and Pro Cooperative’s policies, including Pro Cooperative’s

Minimum experience and qualifications

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two to three years related

• Working knowledge of tractor trailer trucks and liquid, hopper bottom and pneumatic trailers.

• Knowledge of Federal and State Laws (Iowa & Minnesota) pertaining to trucking and hazardous material

• Knowledge of trucking and shipping industries.

• Possess strong communication, organization, logistics, and computer skills.

• Most have a manager focus in all interactions and exhibit strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.

• Available to work extended hours when needed.
  

Physical demands
Physical activities typically performed while on this job.

ACTIVITY FREQUENY ACTIVITY FREQUENCY
Bending/Stooping Occasionally (1%-33%) Sitting Constantly (67%-100%)
Climbing-stairs, ladders, slope Occasionally (1%-33%) Standing Frequently (34%-66%)
Crawling Occasionally (1%-33%) Twisting Frequently (34%-66%)
Grasping/Handling Constantly (67%-100%) Walking Frequently (34%-66%)
Kneeling Occasionally (1%-33%) Balancing Occasionally (1%-33%)
Neck Flexion/Extension Constantly (67%-100%) Squatting Occasionally (1%-33%)
Reaching Forward Constantly (67%-100%) Change of Position Occasionally (1%-33%)
Reaching Overhead Occasionally (1%-33%) In/Out of Machine Occasionally (1%-33%)

Physical effort
Physical effort typically applied while performing this job.

LIFT/CARRYING FREQUENY PUSHING/PULLING FREQUENCY
1 – 10 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 1 – 10 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)
11 – 20 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 11 – 20 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)
21 – 50 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 21 – 50 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)
51 – 100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 51 – 100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)
100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)

Working conditions
Work conditions typically encountered on this job.

CONDITION FREQUENY CONDITION FREQUENCY
Dust Occasionally (1%-33%) Chemical Agents Occasionally (1%-33%)
Excessive Heat Occasionally (1%-33%) Fumes, Odors Occasionally (1%-33%)
Excessive Cold Occasionally (1%-33%) Solvents, Petroleum Products Occasionally (1%-33%)
Noise Occasionally (1%-33%) Others Specify: N/A
Vibration Occasionally (1%-33%) Others Specify: N/A

Job specific conditions/demands
Job specific conditions/demands typically encountered on this job.

CONDITIONS/DEMANDS FREQUENY CONDITIONS/DEMANDS FREQUENCY
Driving –
Vehicle/Equipment

Frequently (34%-66%) Power Tools/Equipment Occasionally (1%-33%)

Indoors Constantly (67%-100%) Hearing Constantly (67%-100%)
Outdoors Frequently (67%-100%) Talking Constantly (67%-100%)