Thatcher Company

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Thatcher Company  •  $55k - $65k/yr  •  Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Thatcher Company Inc - Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: DayThatcher Company, Inc. is a privately owned company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a diversified chemical manufacturer, compounder, re-packager and distributor. Thatcher Company, Inc and its affiliated companies have over 500 employees in 14 locations in the USA. The company was founded in 1967 and is financially strong with excellent growth prospects. The company has never had a losing year, has no outside debt and has financed all its growth internally. Thatcher’s diversification, coupled with ever broadening product offerings, allows us to provide job security to our employees and respond to the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace. Our core values include insuring safety in all our activities, proper environment stewardship, a focus on providing our customers superior products and service, insuring employee success, win-win relationships and continuous improvement.
Dispatcher
Full time dispatcher needed for the chemical transportation industry. Must have prior truck dispatch experience. Position reports to the Vice President of Transportation and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a 5AM to 5PM, 7days on and 7 days off or possibly a night position where it would be 5PM to 5AM.
Major Accountabilities
- Coordination of transportation demands for hauls into and out of our Salt Lake City location on a normal and emergency basis and within DOT guidelines.
- Deliveries include bulk liquid chemicals, pump offs, chlorine cylinders, and other packaged deliveries in Vans, Flatbeds, and tankers.
- Dispatching and scheduling company drivers and equipment.
- Utilize carriers for shipments as needed.
- Perform record keeping as needed.
- Coordinate required random drug screens for drivers.
- Maintaining relations via phone and email, and making additions, cancellations, and changes regarding deliveries.
- Work with drivers to ensure diligent attention to safety compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be available for after-hours calls and changes.
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Required Qualifications
- Minimum two years of dispatching and scheduling experience.
- Must be extremely detail oriented.
- Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Must be computer literate and capable of using multiple applications.
- Must be dependable, willing, and ready to work every day.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident status.
- Additional

Qualifications
- This is a clerical administrative position in a professional office setting. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, stoop, bend, and reach. Extensive use of a phone and a PC is required.
Why Thatcher is right for you
- Competitive salary $ 60-65K annualized
- 100% company-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
- 401(k) with traditional and Roth contribution options
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA,
- 3+ weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
- Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development.
- The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Thatcher is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Thatcher Company

About Thatcher Company

Thatcher Company is a diversified chemical manufacturer and distributor founded in 1967 by Lawrence Thatcher on the core values of integrity, innovation, stability, safety, and Win-Win relationships with both employees and customers. Dedication to our values has been a successful formula. As a result, we now span across 14 facilities nationwide, supported by a team of over 550 professionals.

Our commitment to stability is reflected in our diverse product portfolio including a proprietary blend of products serving the industries such as Water, Wastewater, Oil & Gas, Dairy, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture and Power. Such a portfolio has consistently safeguarded us against market volatilities. This approach has enabled us to achieve consistent year-over-year growth, regardless of broader economic trends. Thatcher’s flexible business model with diversified products for our regional customers allows us to respond to the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace.

Our profit-sharing plan is a testament to our commitment to employee success, matching 25% of each employee's annual salary. This benefit activates upon reaching our profit targets, an achievement we've consistently met for over 50 years. Alongside this, we offer tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and sick leave. Our comprehensive package also includes medical, vision, and dental benefits, as well as a company-sponsored $50,000 life insurance policy, provided at no cost to every employee.

Our competitive salaries and generous benefits showcase our dedication to employee success, but what makes a career with us truly fulfilling is our commitment to innovation and continual growth. We embrace challenges with excitement and we’re not afraid of new ideas. So, if you share our passion for growth and the thought of creating novel solutions excites you, then Thatcher Company may just be the perfect fit for your talents.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Year Founded
1967
Website
tchem.com
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