Dispatcher

We are seeking outstanding individuals to join us at our Blandon facility. This is a great opportunity for an individual to work in an established and growing organization.

Job Summary: Works with drivers, dispatching routes, providing updates to internal and external customers, and assisting in other transportation related activities such as customer management, backhauls, and fleet management.

Essential Functions:

• Dispatches both company and third party carriers
• Monitors driver status and provide updates.
• Reports late trucks and issues to sales and internal teams.
• Assists with fleet breakdowns and issues by using our fleet companies.
• Issues lumper payments for drivers.
• Coordinates with outside carriers to maintain the expected level of service as set by the current driving force.
• Maintains geographical knowledge including general knowledge of highway systems in the regions in which the drivers work and including the entire logistics area.
• Based on driver feedback, confer with customers and/or sales personnel in order to address questions, problems, and requests for drivers, equipment, pickups, and deliveries
• Considers driver concerns to maintain driver safety and retention. Assist drivers dealing with unexpected situations such as a closed loading docks, overweight loads, and any type of accidents or equipment breakdowns.
• Works with shipping and yard jockey drivers to ensure trailers are loaded on-time.
• Attends training programs and meetings in order to stay current on all transportation issues, including transportation laws and requirements, enhancement to transportation, policy and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Desire to help our drivers
• Work effectively, efficiently with co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written English
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Ability to independently resolve problems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive documents related to driver staffing, pre-screening, and accident investigations.
• Being extremely detailed oriented is imperative.
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carriers hours of service regulations.
• One to three years of Logistics experience preferred.

At our company, we offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for logistics and a drive for excellence, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team as a Logistics Specialist!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22