Dispatcher - Thatcher Company : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationThatcher Company, Inc. - Salt Lake City, UTPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/yearJob ShiftDayDescriptionThatcher Company, Inc. is a privately owned company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a diversified chemical manufacturer, compounder, 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.DispatcherFull 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.Major Accountabilities

• 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.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Qualifications

• 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.

Why Thatcher is right for you

• Competitive salary
• The founder of our company set up a defined contribution Profit Sharing Retirement Plan to reward the efforts and loyalty of all our employees. It is fully funded by the company and no employee contribution or match is an element of the plan. The plan allows for a yearly contribution of up to 25% of an employee's salary. The results of company operations are reviewed every year to determine the contribution amount for each employee. 2022 marked the 49th consecutive year of maximum funding.
• Additional benefits including health, dental, Company paid life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and 50% additional education reimbursement.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Excellent career opportunities with a growing company
• A great work environment where your contribution can be recognized, and you can reach your full potential.

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. As an affirmative action employer under E.O. 11246, we invite all applicants to identify themselves.THATCHER GROUP, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER