Dispatcher, Transportation

Overview

Kings River Packing, LP an 8th generation family-owned grower-packer-shipper invites you to be part of our dynamic team. With roots dating back to 1853, we’re integral to the citrus industry, growing and marketing citrus across domestic and international markets. During our offseason, we import citrus from various countries. As we plan for growth, our hands-on owners prioritize excellence and integrity. Join us in embodying these values.

Kings River Packing is looking for a Dispatcher under the supervision of the Director of Logistics. This role is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, and dispatching regular and special routes to ensure transportation runs efficiently and accurately. The Dispatcher must handle continually changing work requests with professionalism and efficiency while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

• Hours:
  
  3:30PM – 12:00AM (2nd Shift)
• Hours:
  
  11:30PM – 8:00AM (Overnight Shift)
• Days:
  Monday – Friday including rotating Saturdays

• Coordinate the scheduling and dispatching of trucks between multiple warehouses.
• Track and monitor transfer truck routes and ensure on-time pick-ups and deliveries.
• Communicate with drivers and warehouses to provide updates and resolve any issues.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to dispatching activities.
• Collaborate with other team members to optimize operational efficiency.
• Track and traces shipments from pick-through delivery to ensure accurate up to date shipments.
• Handles dispatch with contractors, drivers and carriers.
• Supports all logistics operation and support services, including dispatching, paperwork completion and system entry and accuracy.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

• High School diploma is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience working with Famous software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with both external and internal contacts.
• Alignment with company’s mission and core values.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with customers and peers.
• Must be dependable and self-motivated and ability to take direction.
• Strong organizational skills to handle/prioritize multiple tasks.
• Team-oriented, service-focused attitude.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, working from a computer, talking on the phone.
• Onsite, able to work overtime hours and work rotating Saturdays. Flexibility as needed.

• $25.00 - $30.00/hour, based on experience
• Medical and Dental and Vision Benefits
• Generous paid time off, 48 hours sick leave and 8 paid holidays
• 401k with 4% matching after 1 year service
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and dependent care

This information reflects a base salary range that Kings River Packing reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, certification, and experience. The job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.