Job Posting 02-23

Dispatcher

Internal/External

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary

Hours M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
1 weekend a month

Location: Chesaning, MI

Salary Grade: Salary

Primary Function

Dispatcher roles includes, planning, scheduling, coordinating and controlling drivers loads and equipment. Responsible for dispatching products safely and efficiently. Ability to work in fast paced environment. Maximize productivity and utilization of employees (drivers) and equipment (tractors/trailers) through communication and provide steps with safety and customer service.

Performance Responsibilities – Essential Functions (Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with all existing Federal, State, local and company requirements, rules and regulations
• Verifying pick-up and delivery information
• Resolve freight discrepancies in a timely manner
• Educate drivers on company policies and procedures
• Manages and monitors multiple systems to ensure adequate supply of capacity, on-time performance and problem resolution challenges are addressed and communicated timely.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and profitability
• Communicates with facility supervisor on any problems as they occur
• Complete all required paperwork
• Occasional evening and weekends work may be required as job duties demand
• Reports all accidents and issues regarding personal safety and product safety to your supervisor immediately
• Consistent and reliable performance and attendance is expected
• Attends department, locations, conference calls and meetings when necessary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have at least 1-year experience as a trucking dispatcher
• Willingness to comply with all company, local, state and federal regulations
• Excellent communication skills, ability to speak, read and write English.
• Excellent telephone etiquette skills
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate and/or possess the following competencies:

Ability to follow directions

Courteous and professional manner

Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

Ability to plan and oversee multiple activities and make decisions for all areas.

Must be reliable, punctual and dependable

Excellent organizational skills

Efficiently work independently and with a team

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to appropriately respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, and/or management.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, use repetitive motions, walk, stand, stoop, climb, balance, pull, push, and reach. Employee must be able to use hand dexterity/grasping/feeling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Wheeler Trucking’s Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Wheeler Trucking is an equal opportunity employer. Wheeler Trucking prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal opportunity to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.

Disclaimer - Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

If interested in position, please go to www.wheelertrucking.com to fill out an application by Wednesday, February 8th, 2023.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location