Dispatcher, Transportation

Thatcher Company Inc - Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Overview Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift:
Day

Thatcher Company, Inc. is a privately owned company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a diversified chemical manufacturer, compo under, re-packager and distributor. Thatcher Company, Inc and its affiliated companies have over 500 employees in 14 locations in the USA. The company was founded in 1967 and is financially strong with excellent growth prospects. The company has never had a losing year, has no outside debt and has financed all its growth internally.

Thatcher’s diversification, coupled with ever broadening product offerings, allows us to provide job security to our employees and respond to the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace. Our core values include insuring safety in all our activities, proper environment stewardship, a focus on providing our customers superior products and service, insuring employee success, win‑win relationships and continuous improvement.

Dispatcher

Full time dispatcher needed for the chemical transportation industry. Must have prior truck dispatch experience. Position reports to the Vice President of Transportation and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a 5AM to 5PM, 7days on and 7 days off or possibly a night position where it would be 5PM to 5AM.

• Coordination of transportation demands for hauls into and out of our Salt Lake City location on a normal and emergency basis and within DOT guidelines.
• Deliveries include bulk liquid chemicals, pump offs, chlorine cylinders, and other packaged deliveries in Vans, Flatbeds, and tankers.
• Dispatching and scheduling company drivers and equipment.
• Utilize carriers for shipments as needed.
• Perform record keeping as needed.
• Coordinate required random drug screens for drivers.
• Maintaining relations via phone and email, and making additions, cancellations, and changes regarding deliveries.
• Work with drivers to ensure diligent attention to safety compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be available for after‑hours calls and changes.

• Minimum two years of dispatching and scheduling experience.
• Must be extremely detail oriented.
• Must be able to prioritize, multi‑task and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational, time management, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate and capable of using multiple applications.
• Must be dependable, willing, and ready to work every day.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident status.

• This is a clerical administrative position in a professional office setting. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, stoop, bend, and reach. Extensive use of a phone and a PC is required.

• Competitive salary $ 60-65K annualized
• 100% company‑funded Profit‑Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth contribution options
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, HSA/FSA,
• 3+ weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
• Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development.
• The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Thatcher is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.