Dispatcher

Westwego, Louisiana

Matrana s Produce Inc
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Description

Location:WarehouseDepartment:OperationsDirect SupervisorWarehouse ManagerPosition Type:Full-time; non-exemptPosition Level:Level IExperience:1 Year Minimum Education Required:High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.Education Preferred:Some college; active computer/software/typing certifications; produce industry knowledgeWage/Salary Range:$17.00 - $23.00 per hour (D.O.E.; education, and active certifications)Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 3:00 AM - 11:30 AM;

Sunday, Off-day (Closed); additional Off-day during the week; hours may vary

Pre-Employment:
  • Required background check and drug screening upon hire
  • Data Entry, Computer, and Excel Skills test
  • May be asked to complete a personality evaluation
Employees:
  • Required drug screenings at random
Matrana's Produce seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dispatcher to join our team. This role is responsible for dispatching drivers, processing invoices, taking customer orders, and completing all other duties in a timely manner. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong computer and typing skills, attentive to detail, punctual, and reliable. Tasks are time-sensitive with deadlines. Matrana's Produce is a fast-paced environment and can get chaotic. The ideal candidate can multitask, communicate effectively, and be professional in a busy environment. If you are looking to learn new skills and challenge yourself, this is the role for you.
  • Invoicing
  • Dispatching
  • Data entry; order entry; invoice and purchase order reconciliation
  • Receives inbound purchase orders; assists with claims management and documentation
  • Customer Service; answering phone calls and speaking to customers
  • Prepares documents (paperwork), invoices, labels, and tags for warehouse
  • Supporting the manager/supervisor complete tasks
Requirements
  • This is a 3:00 AM shift. Must be a morning person (early shifts and weekends will be expected)
  • Excellent communication skills (examples: communicating with customers, coworkers, and warehouse)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Be detail-oriented, organized, and neat
  • Possess a high school degree of GED
  • Proficiency in computer skills such as typing, using the 10-key numeral keypad, and Microsoft Apps (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat
  • Read, write, and speak fluently in English
  • Able to complete basic math problems
  • Maintain a positive and professional attitude
  • Good hygiene
Preferred Skills
  • Bi-lingual: Spanish or Vietnamese
  • Warehouse knowledge; wholesale and distrubution
  • Produce industry knowledge
Physical Abilities
  • Willing and able to lift 30-60 lbs. - Occasional
  • Lifting floor to waist - Occasional
  • Lifting waist to shoulder height - Occasional
  • Lifting shoulder to overhead - Rarely
  • Standing - Frequent
  • Walking - Frequent
  • Bending/Stooping - Occasional
  • Sitting - Constant
  • Performing repetitive tasks - Frequent
Benefits

At Matrana's Produce, we offer many wonderful benefits to our employees.
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance (free to employees only)
  • Dental Insurance (free to employees only)
  • Group Life Insurance (free to employees only)
  • Paid Vacations
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan Option
Smoke Free Facility
Facility Houses Allergens
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Matrana's Produce is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Date Posted: 24 March 2025
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