Logistics Dispatcher Specialist

First-McNess Company is hiring a full-time Logistics Dispatcher Specialist for our Lake City, FL location. 

 

Starting Pay: Compensation will be determined by relevant experience and the interview process 

Pay Type: Salary, paid bi-weekly 

Core Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Work Setting: Onsite, in-office.

Work Location: 688 NW Waldo Street, Lake City, FL 32055 

Benefit Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. See our benefits summary below.  

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Logistics Specialist plays a key role in coordinating daily transportation activities to ensure timely, efficient delivery of products to customers. This position manages routing for company drivers, schedules third‑party carriers as needed, and supports overall fleet performance. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance customer needs with operational efficiency. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Route and dispatch company trucks to maximize efficiency, service quality, and driver equity 

• Coordinate third‑party carriers and backhauls to optimize fleet utilization 

• Monitor driver performance and ensure compliance with DOT and company policies 

• Maintain accurate records for drivers, equipment, and fleet operations 

• Review and approve driver expenses and cash advances 

• Support compliance with DOT, FDA, EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements 

• Communicate daily with logistics leadership, sales, merchandising, and drivers 

• Identify and report equipment needs or operational issues 

• Assist with additional logistics tasks as needed to support departmental goals 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or related field; equivalent experience considered 

• Minimum 2 years of dispatching or transportation coordination experience 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to manage after‑hours calls related to logistics needs 

• Proficiency with computers and common business software (e.g., Word, Excel, email platforms) 

• Experience with ERP systems or routing/dispatch software preferred 

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities 

• Customer‑service mindset with a sense of urgency and problem‑solving ability 

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and adapt to changing business needs 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally as required 

 

Note: Job responsibilities may change over time based on business needs. 

 

About Furst-McNess Company:  

For more than a century, Furst-McNess Company has been a trusted leader in animal nutrition, delivering innovative feed, mineral, and management solutions to livestock producers across the United States. Our longstanding commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service guides everything we do. We bring together deep industry expertise and a people‑first culture built on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Above all, we are dedicated to “Doing What’s Right” for animals, producers, and the future of agriculture. Learn more about us at https://www.mcness.com/ 

• Locations: We have facilities and offices located throughout the United States, as well as an office in London, Ontario, Canada. 

 

Our Culture:   

At Furst-McNess, we strive to:   

• Understand that being great is a choice  

• Never settle for average or “good enough”  

• Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better  

• Work as a team  

• Value and respect one another  

• Earn trust through our actions  

• Act in a sage and professional manner at all times  

• Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity  

• Deliver on the commitments we make  

• Invest in our professional and personal development  

• Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success  

• Have fun and celebrate our successes 

 

Benefit Package Summary: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 5% 

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Floating Holidays  

• 100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, with additional coverage options for employees and dependents 

• Fitness Reimbursement, $200 annually 

• Cell Phone Reimbursement