What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist/Dispatcher position at MLC?
Job Title: Logistics Specialist/Dispatcher
Why consider a career at MLC?
MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2024.
About The Job
This position will be integral to the daily management of activities at MLC Trucking including dispatching of drivers, appointment scheduling and equipment selection to meet customer delivery requirements. This is a dynamic position that will require a high energy individual capable of operating in a dynamic environment. This person will be responsible for performing data analysis and support of operational excellence activities within the trucking business.
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
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About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/.
Why consider a career at MLC?
MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2024.
- Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
- Safety and sustainability are top priorities
- Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
- Great development and advancement opportunities
- Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!
About The Job
This position will be integral to the daily management of activities at MLC Trucking including dispatching of drivers, appointment scheduling and equipment selection to meet customer delivery requirements. This is a dynamic position that will require a high energy individual capable of operating in a dynamic environment. This person will be responsible for performing data analysis and support of operational excellence activities within the trucking business.
- Manage equipment, logistical operations, and perform daily dispatching of trucks for our Ste. Genevieve, MO; Verona, KY; and our Over the Road (OTR) terminals in a safe, efficient, and customer focused manner.
- Develop knowledge of state and federal regulations relating to the trucking industry and DOT compliance. Develop knowledge and application of company safety rules with an emphasis on Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. Expected to stay up to date on current trends and practices of the industry.
- Support administrative activities for MLC Trucking including managing key performance indicators, operations information, customer details, and general reports. Manage office inventory.
- Provide support and assistance to terminal manager; support broader needs across the company’s logistical operations as needed.
- Develop understanding of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, specifically the MOA regarding MLC Trucking drivers, to ensure compliance with union dispatch and seniority rules.
- Coordinate shipments/deliveries with drivers based on seniority, customer demand, driver hours of service, and plant loadout availability. Generate paperwork for drivers on each load which confirms order number, product, appointment time for loading, and customer delivery window.
- Maintains directory for all customer locations with GPS directions. Coordinate equipment availability with MLC Trucking shop mechanics. Required to take calls after hours from drivers and scale house.
- Employees are expected to perform other responsibilities as needed.
- Education: Associate’s Degree in Logistics, Transportation, or a business-related field is required or equivalent work experience in the trucking industry.
- Experience: Previous experience in trucking and operations is required. Supervisory experience and experience operating in a union environment preferred but not required
- Knowledge: Current knowledge of DOT guidelines is preferred.
- Skills: Time management, communication, and action oriented.
- Abilities: Ability to work independently and use sound judgement.
- Shift: Night shift - 11:00pm-7:00am. Please note that training for this role will occur during the day for the timeframe of two to four weeks before the night shift will begin.
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
Click here for MLC EEO information
About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/.