Dispatch Operations Specialist
- Pay
- $22 – $29 per hour
- Location
- Carrollton, KY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Freight or traffic experience
- Truck dispatching experience
- Microsoft Office and computer skills
- Negotiation experience
- Knowledge of state, local, and federal DOT regulations
- Knowledge of office procedures
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
Also useful
- Leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
About the role
Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!
The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts will generally fall between $21.60 - 29.20 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.
We are looking for a Dispatch Operations Specialist to join our ScottsMiracle-Gro team in Carrollton, KY!
In this role you will
- Coordinate Scotts and Growing Media freight ensuring maximum efficiency as well as timely deliveries.
- Negotiate freight rates with contract carriers.
- Maintain and processes all necessary records and paperwork to ensure that private fleet as well as contract carriers are in compliance with state, federal and local regulations. Confirm and/or process orders and bills of lading.
- Advise customers on delivery scheduling and order problems; develop production schedules in conjunction with the Production Supervisor; work with production personnel and other Growing Media Plants to coordinate shipments; responds to inquiries from customers, truck drivers, corporate personnel, etc.
- Cross train and fill in the general office duties such as scale operation, AP fill in, production entry fill in, inventory posting fill in or other general tasks as needed.
- Perform special projects and other office duties as requested.
What you'll need to be successful
- A High School Diploma
- Two years experience in a traffic or freight related field.
- Previous experience dispatching trucks
- Microsoft Office and computer skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities at once with a strong customer service orientation
- Prior Negotiation experience
- Knowledge of state, local and federal DOT regulations
- Knowledge of office procedures.
What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones)
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
- Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
- 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
- Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
- $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
- Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
- Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family
- To view all of our great benefits,
- Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.
Additional information
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Notification to Agencies
Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.
From Scotts Miracle-Gro's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Dispatch Operations Specialist role at Scotts Miracle-Gro?
The Dispatch Operations Specialist posting at Scotts Miracle-Gro states compensation of $22 – $29 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Scotts Miracle-Gro's official career site.
Where is the Dispatch Operations Specialist job at Scotts Miracle-Gro located?
This Dispatch Operations Specialist position at Scotts Miracle-Gro is located in Carrollton, KY (On-site). Always check Scotts Miracle-Gro's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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