Dispatcher

Job Description Dispatchers keep the drivers moving in an efficient manner, coordinating them to different locations keeping our customers running with no interruptions in service.

Dispatchers manage trailer moves, driver lunches, the time that the driver is in truck and will work closely with the Site Manager and Area Manager daily. Dispatchers will work closely with our customers and other 3rd parties to achieve the most efficient and cost-effective service that is possible.

Job Description:

• Apply your knowledge of transportation.

• Verify records on incoming shipments.

• Log shipments into computer

• Document preparation

• Trouble shoot and correct problems.

• Record shipment data

• Compare shipment contents to manifest, invoice, or order forms.

• Report any discrepancies to accounting.

• Inspect trailer temperatures.

• Record tractor, trailer, and seal numbers

• Dispatch moves to drivers.

• Examine product and work to verify conformance specifications.

• Accurately maintain records.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Dispatchers keep the drivers moving in an efficient manner, coordinating them to different locations keeping our customers running with no interruptions in service.

• Dispatchers manage trailer moves, driver lunches, the time that the driver is in truck and will work closely with the Site Manager and Area Manager daily.

• Dispatchers will work closely with our customers and other 3rd parties to achieve the most efficient and cost-effective service that is possible.

• Dispatchers need to be proficient with computers. We use the following programs: Yard Management Systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Team's.

• Driver Time Management skills are a must to keep Driver Productivity high and Idle Time low. Good communication skills using 2-way radio, phone, messenger, and email. Dispatchers are the first people our customers reach out to for moves or issues.

• Data Entry Problem solving skills Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to overcome day to day issues with trailer movements and other issues that may arise during shift.

• Shift will be Monday thru Friday 1:30pm to 10:30pm after 30 days of training which is Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

• After 90 days, dispatcher will be on a rotating weekend schedule to have the weekend after hours phone which comes with extra pay.

Job Requirements Qualifications and Experience:

• Dispatchers need to be proficient with computers. We use the following programs:

• Yard Management Systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and

• Microsoft Team's.

• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to overcome day to day issues with trailer movements and other issues that may arise during shift.

• Data Entry

• Driver Time Management skills is a must to keep Driver Productivity high and Idle Time low.

• Good communication skills using 2-way radio, phone, messenger, and email.

• Dispatchers are the first people our customers reach out to for moves or issues.

• Problem solving skills.

• Transportation knowledge preferred.

• Drayage knowledge preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.