What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at CF Logistics LLC?
CF Logistics, LLC, located in Southeastern, PA , has an immediate opening for an LTL Dispatcher.
Essential Functions:
- Reviews daily orders and schedules CF Logistics and third party drivers / equipment to make deliveries to appropriate locations in order to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Monitors all shipments and provides prompt status updates to management, sales, and customers as appropriate related to issues affecting on time delivery.
- Acts as the point communicator with drivers and helps them resolve problems such as closed loading docks, overweight loads, accidents, directions, product discrepancies, equipment breakdowns, etc.
- Maintain effective lines of communication and feedback with internal managers to ensure prompt resolution of conditions that adversely affect safe and timely deliveries.
- Assembles all required driver documentation and reviews return paperwork to ensure drivers submit all completed documents.
- Completes daily reports and updates Company’s logistics systems.
- Prepares temp recorders and monitors temperature of loads.
- As the need arises, our dispatch staff may be asked to help out with making deliveries to our customers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experienced in dispatching local, regional, and OTR drivers.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of DOT regulations, focusing on Hours of Service and Elogs.
- CDL A License preferred.
- Prior CDL driving experience a real plus.
- Excellent communication skills. Able to speak, read, write, and understand English. Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
- Ability to read conventional and electronic mapping.
- Excellent computer skills needed. Knowledge of GPS, TMS, and WMS systems, preferred.
- Ability to deal with change and remain calm when unexpected circumstances arise.
- Ability to independently resolve problems.
- Ability to prioritize multiple requests.
- Accuracy and fine attention to documentation detail is imperative.
- Strong background in customer service and vendor relations required.
- Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, with a focus on Word and Excel.
CF Logistics offers excellent Pay, Healthcare Benefits, Paid Time Off and 401K.
CF Logistics, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19