Dispatch Operations Specialist

Dispatch Operations Specialist

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

The hourly rate for this position at Scotts / Hawthorne will generally fall between $22.30 - 30.10 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts / Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

What You'll Do in This Role :

• Coordinate Scotts and Growing Media freight ensuring maximum efficiency as well as timely deliveries.
• Negotiate freight rates with contract carriers.
• Maintain and processes all necessary records and paperwork to ensure that private fleet as well as contract carriers are in compliance with state, federal and local regulations. Confirm and / or process orders and bills of lading.
• Advise customers on delivery scheduling and order problems; develop production schedules in conjunction with the Production Supervisor; work with production personnel and other Growing Media Plants to coordinate shipments; responds to inquiries from customers, truck drivers, corporate personnel, etc.
• Cross train and fill in the general office duties such as scale operation, AP fill in, production entry fill in, inventory posting fill in or other general tasks as needed.
• Perform special projects and other office duties as requested.

What You'll Need to Be Successful :

What We Do for You (Just to Name a Few Cool Ones) :

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EEO / AA Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Notification to Agencies : Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.