Dispatch Assistant (Bilingual Spanish/English Required)

Aurora, OR

The Aurora site opened in 1997, and is located just 30 minutes south of Portland, Oregon in the beautiful Willamette Valley. The site has 37 acres of greenhouse and 3 acres of field space. In 2013, we added a 3-acre State-of-the-art glass greenhouse which has allowed the facility to repurpose 40,000 gallons of water every day helping to reduce our carbon footprint.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists with the dispatch of drivers for the Aurora and Marysville facilities. Dispatch includes informing drivers of truck and trailer assignments, departure times and load requirements. Monitors all trips during shift and assists with river questions or situations. This is a seasonal position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Dispatches up to 9 driver teams daily.
During the hours of 5pm to 11 PM, provide night dispatch for all drivers.
Provides Spanish translation to communicate via phone, text or in cab messaging system.
Monitors progress of trucks to ensure schedules are met.
Assist with breakdowns or accidents by notifying management and contacting service providers.
Informs management of driver concerns or requests.
Assists drivers with required forms when needed.
Monitor Drivers House Rules.
Support the Transportation Supervisor as needed.

COMPETENCIES

Able to work in MS Office and able to learn Transportation Management software.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to communicate clear directives.
Able to work alone.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
Bilingual in Spanish required, verbal and written.
Valid Drivers License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment.
Shift work from 2 PM to 11 PM, 5 to 6 days a week during peak times.
Able to move around facility, on foot or by golf cart.

PAY RANGE

$20-$22 an hour

$17.00 to $18.50

$24.50 - $26.50

MORE THAN A JOB

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com

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