CEMSTONE

Dispatch Intern 2026

Mendota Heights, MN Part time

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:

As a Logistics Intern you will get a variety of hands-on experience in dispatching trucks, customer service, and learning in depth knowledge about the industry. You will also gain a variety of professional skills by working with different departments within the company. This opportunity will provide you with a great foundation of skills and experience to continue building your career!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Dispatch orders in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Communicate with drivers and direct them to delivery locations.
  • Work directly with surrounding areas to better service customers by utilizing multiple plants and look to share trucks.
  • Ability to multitask and stay focused while dealing with various contractors, salespeople, dispatchers, and other personnel.
  • Talk with customers by phone and enter data into computer system.
  • Solicit future orders from customers and enter order into computer system. 
  • Negotiate with customers’ acceptable delivery times to prevent lost orders.
  • Document customer complaints and forward to Dispatch Manager and/or Sales Representative.
  • Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written to build strong relationships while promoting the organization.
  • Able to prioritize projects, high attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and ability to follow up in a timely      manner.
  • Excellent computer skills including intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a minimum of 3 years completed, or graduated with a bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration, or a related area.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

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.