Title: Local Logistics Dispatcher

Reports to: Local Logistics Supervisor

Based at: Mucci PAC Ltd., Kingsville, Ontario.

Type of Employment: Full time, permanent, 6-days a week Monday to Saturday, and potentially extended hours depending on workload and priorities.

Date Revised: April 18, 2023

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Dispatch all inbound and outbound loads for Mucci Farms Local Logistics to ensure all loads are covered daily, in an efficient and effective manner.
Update drivers on loads and checking with Local Logistics Supervisor to ensure carrier/ equipment can run the loads dispatched.
Set up loads & drops in Famous to ensure loads are optimally routed & correct information is entered in Famous.
Coordinates the flow of inbound and outbound freight while staying abreast of daily priorities and weekly transportation targets. Handling Produce and Dry Goods.
Communicating with Commodities, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving or Sales when orders and loads are light; make suggestions to increase truck load efficiency.
Work with leaders to ensure accurate skid counts are conveyed to both LTL carriers and Shipping when carriers have limited space.
Track and Trace assets/ equipment and track breakdowns, repair/ down time.
Monitor on time deliveries and pickups, length of trip vs. expected performance time.
Auditing driver trip logs and providing results or discrepancies to leadership.
Communicate with drivers to coordinate next assignments and resolve issues with Shipping and Receiving departments, grower pick ups and commodities requests.
Compiles data on incidents, delays, obstructions and reports information to department leadership as needed.
Keeping TMS Logistics updated in real time, applying changes through the shift.
Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Dispatcher or similar role.
Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral and spoken) in English.
Experience with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Outlook is required.
Ability to work with independently and within a team setting.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and deal with time sensitive deadlines and priorities.
A flexible work schedule including extended hours and weekends.
Post secondary education in a related field will be considered an asset.

Physical Abilities:

Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
Must be able to lift material up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbs
Able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time.
Work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 C / 55 F.

Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.

Note: This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.

Mucci Farms welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci Farms is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity