Dispatcher

Posted:
4/7/2025, 5:05:00 AM

Location(s):
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Job Summary:

Cemstone® has become synonymous with high quality products and unparalleled service in the ready-mix concrete industry in the upper midwest. Our reputation is reflected in the structures we’ve helped create and our long-held and long-practiced commitment to our core values. Here's your opportunity to join an amazing family-owned business that has been around for nearly 100 years!

What You’ll Do:

This position is responsible for weighing and dispatching trucks as well as assuring that proper accounting has been made for the material shipped and/or purchased.  The Aggregate Dispatch will support internal company material supply operations as well as interact and provide a positive customer experience to external customer base.  Develop and implement strategic initiatives as it relates to aggregate trucking and efficient movement of materials. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Weigh trucks and issue weight tickets verifying weight is accurate and legal.
  • Interact on a continuous basis with customers and truck drivers.
  • Dispatch materials in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Communicate with plant locations and customers by phone and enter data into a computer system.
  • Solicit future orders from plant locations and negotiate on an acceptable delivery time.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with multiple trucking firms.
  • Creatively develop solutions to efficiently dispatch materials.
  • Support sales efforts in quoting and prospecting new work by providing quotes.
  • Document complaints and forward to General Manager.
  • Manage other regional aggregate scale staff in training and development.
  • Work with General Manager to develop strategic trucking plans for the company.
  • Other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Western WI, Iowa and surrounding areas.
  • Communicate in a positive and helpful manner with a variety of customers.
  • Ability to read and understand maps.
  • Ability to maintain a calm demeanor when handling stressful situations.

Education and/or Experience:

  • High School diploma.
  • Three to five years related experience in the trucking industry, dispatching, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Post-Secondary education preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Retirement Plans

  • Paid Time Off

  • Wellness Program

  • Education Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

Closing

If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please apply online today.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that a diverse

workforce is essential and strongly encourage qualified women, minorities,

individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Join us in building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve.