Logistics Dispatcher Specialist

Location: Lacymark

First-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Logistics Dispatcher Specialist for our Lake City, FL location.

Starting Pay:
Compensation will be determined by relevant experience and the interview process

Pay Type:

Salary, paid bi-weekly

Core

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pmWork Setting:
Onsite, in-office.

Work Location:

688 NW Waldo Street, Lake City, FL 32055

Benefit Package:
We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. See our benefits summary below.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Logistics Specialist plays a key role in coordinating daily transportation activities to ensure timely, efficient delivery of products to customers. This position manages routing for company drivers, schedules third‑party carriers as needed, and supports overall fleet performance. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance customer needs with operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Route and dispatch company trucks to maximize efficiency, service quality, and driver equity

Coordinate third‑party carriers and backhauls to optimize fleet utilization

Monitor driver performance and ensure compliance with DOT and company policies

Maintain accurate records for drivers, equipment, and fleet operations

Review and approve driver expenses and cash advances

Support compliance with DOT, FDA, EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements

Communicate daily with logistics leadership, sales, merchandising, and drivers

Identify and report equipment needs or operational issues

Assist with additional logistics tasks as needed to support departmental goals

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or related field; equivalent experience considered

Minimum 2 years of dispatching or transportation coordination experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage after‑hours calls related to logistics needs

Proficiency with computers and common business software (e.g., Word, Excel, email platforms)

Experience with ERP systems or routing/dispatch software preferred

Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities

Customer‑service mindset with a sense of urgency and problem‑solving ability

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and adapt to changing business needs

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally as required

Note:

Job responsibilities may change over time based on business needs.

About Furst-McNess Company:

For more than a century, Furst-McNess Company has been a trusted leader in animal nutrition, delivering innovative feed, mineral, and management solutions to livestock producers across the United States. Our longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service guides everything we do. We bring together deep industry expertise and a people‑first culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Above all, we are dedicated to “Doing What’s Right” for animals, producers, and the future of agriculture.

Learn more about us at  We have facilities and offices located throughout the United States, as well as an office in London, Ontario, Canada.

Our Culture:

At Furst-McNess, we strive to:

Understand that being great is a choice

Never settle for average or “good enough”Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better

Work as a team Value and respect one another

Earn trust through our actions

Act in a sage and professional manner at all times

Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity

Deliver on the commitments we make Invest in our professional and personal development

Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success

Have fun and celebrate our successes

Benefit Package

Summary:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 5%
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Floating Holidays
100% Company-Paid Benefits:
Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents

Fitness Reimbursement, $200 annually

Cell Phone Reimbursement Benefits:401(k)401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off Referral program

Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

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