Job Description:
Apply for a Dispatcher job in Houston, TX with Economy Polymers & Chemicals. Full-time hazardous materials dispatcher role with strong focus on DOT compliance, safety, and logistics coordination.
Location: East Anderson Road, Houston, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly
Company: Economy Polymers & Chemicals
Job Overview
Economy Polymers & Chemicals is currently hiring a safety-focused Dispatcher to support transportation and logistics operations at our chemical manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. This is a full-time, hourly position ideal for candidates with experience in dispatching, transportation logistics, and hazardous materials coordination.
As a Dispatcher, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and timely transportation of hazardous materials. You will work closely with drivers, warehouse personnel, internal teams, and customers to coordinate shipments while adhering to DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company regulations. This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Schedule and dispatch drivers for hazardous material pickups and deliveries
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Ensure all shipments meet DOT, OSHA, EPA, and regulatory compliance requirements
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Review shipping documents including bills of lading, manifests, permits, and hazmat labels
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Communicate clearly with drivers, warehouse staff, customers, and suppliers
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Monitor routes, vehicle locations, and driver compliance using GPS and dispatch software
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Adjust routes based on traffic, weather, road closures, and safety considerations
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Act as the primary contact for emergency response coordination during transportation incidents
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Verify drivers have required PPE, placards, safety equipment, and documentation
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Track driver hours, inspections, maintenance needs, and shipment status
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Maintain accurate dispatch logs, compliance records, and reports
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Participate in safety meetings, audits, and required training sessions
Required Skills & Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or logistics certification preferred
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Minimum 2 years of dispatch or transportation logistics experience, preferably in chemical or hazardous materials environments
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Working knowledge of DOT regulations, hazardous materials classifications, and emergency response protocols
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Proficiency in dispatch software, GPS tracking systems, and Microsoft Office
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Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
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Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
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Flexible availability, including potential on-call responsibilities
Work Environment & Safety
This Dispatcher role is primarily office-based but requires occasional presence in warehouse, staging, or loading areas to verify load readiness and communicate directly with drivers or suppliers. The environment may involve exposure to chemical fumes, noise, temperature changes, and hazardous materials.
Strict compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards is mandatory. Employees must properly use PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, and respiratory protection when required. Comprehensive safety training is provided to maintain a strong safety-first culture.
Employment Conditions
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and drug and alcohol screening. This is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace, including random testing in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Staffing agencies and third-party recruiters are not accepted.
