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Lamb Weston Dispatcher in Richland, Washington
Title: Dispatcher Location: Richland, WA About Lamb Weston We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people. We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow. We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world! Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries. Job Description Summary Description Summary - Works with production management to ensure adequate supply of raw product is delivered and available to meet daily production demands. Coordinates the dispatching of third-party provider trucks to transport raw product from the filed or storage and deliver to plant location in accordance with delivery demands. Monitors in-bound trucks and communicates with drivers, plant management, and the third-party provider delays, issues, or problems. Analyzes transportation/delivery data to uncover inefficiencies and recommend solutions. Coordinates with raw receiving to ensure arriving trucks are met and offloaded quickly and effectively. Communicates with drivers and supervisors as required. Job Description Shift = Swing Essential Duties and Responsibilities Individuals in this position must: * Participate in the safety engagement process. This includes giving I Care huddles, conducting area assessments, and addressing all safety concerns with the Production Team Lead. * Must have strong knowledge of raw product and raw product storage * Must have the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with management and hourly employees alike * Compiles list of available vehicles * Assigns trucks to deliver raw product to meet daily production demands * Records time of dispatch, weight, destination, raw type, and expected time of delivery along with any other raw product related information. * Investigates overdue vehicles * Directs activities of drivers by two-way radio, computer, and/or voice communication * Verifies service or delivery routes * Manage trailers on site * Do raw receiving and harvest reconciliation * Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications & Experience The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job. To successfully perform this job and individual must: * High school diploma or general education degree (GED) * 1year related experience in dispatch and transportation preferred * Potato processing experience a plus * Equivalent combination of education and experience. * Excel and computer aptitude including understanding of Microsoft suite, Google Maps, basic knowledge of how to read a map and basic data entry skills. * Valid US driver's license * Bilingual English/Spanish desirable Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred Skills * Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. * Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or To view the full job description,