What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Dispatcher - Carroll position at Seaboard Foods?
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting Transportation Dispatcher opportunity in Carroll, IA. The transportation dispatcher will work closely with market haul carriers, load crews, plant personnel and market haul scheduler to ensure safe transport of animals to market. This role requires routine onsite presence at farms to conduct audits, training, and support compliance activities.
About Us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required: The details listed below are the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested. Overtime work available as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
We have an exciting Transportation Dispatcher opportunity in Carroll, IA. The transportation dispatcher will work closely with market haul carriers, load crews, plant personnel and market haul scheduler to ensure safe transport of animals to market. This role requires routine onsite presence at farms to conduct audits, training, and support compliance activities.
About Us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with production and scheduling operations to execute schedules based on production needs by coordinating market animal transport and trailer wash requirements.
- Establish and adjust work procedures to meet the needs of transportation, marketing, plant, and production.
- Provide timely and accurate feedback on pertinent data and information to management.
- Communicate with drivers, load out crews and management on a routine basis.
- Ensure compliance of DOT and OSHA regulations.
- Conduct on farm training and assessments with drivers to ensure compliance with company and bio-security policies and proper animal handling protocol.
- Administer and recommend training when appropriate.
- Timely and accurate documentation of all issues associated with proper administration of department.
- Prepare various reports for transportation management.
Qualifications
Required: The details listed below are the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
- 2-4 years related experience and/or training in transportation or animal care.
- A valid driver’s license is required, and acceptable motor vehicle record.
The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested. Overtime work available as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes push and/or move up to 300 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment includes a normal office environment, with routine farm visits where the employee may be exposed to waste material, feed, and hog dust.
- The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations.
- Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee pork purchase program
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.