What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher II position at Odyssey Logistics?
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Join the team as our new Dispatcher II!
Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring
Odyssey Hawaii, division of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation ("Odyssey"), are your trusted and reliable transportation and logistics company providing a wide range of ocean freight consolidating and forwarding, trucking and warehousing-distribution services. We are one of the few Jones Act Market companies that can ship cargo to and from the highly specialized Hawaiian markets.
Based in vibrant Pearl City, HI, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
About The Job
The position of Dispatcher II will have primary responsibility to dispatch shipments on the island of Oahu and coordinate interisland shipments to and from Oahu. To communicate to the drivers a positive, safe and professional attitude to accomplish deliveries in a timely proficient profitable manner.
In This Role, You Will
We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
This is an in-office role based in Pearl City, HI
As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, Odyssey provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets.
The base pay range for this position is: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour (DOE)
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Join the team as our new Dispatcher II!
Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring
Odyssey Hawaii, division of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation ("Odyssey"), are your trusted and reliable transportation and logistics company providing a wide range of ocean freight consolidating and forwarding, trucking and warehousing-distribution services. We are one of the few Jones Act Market companies that can ship cargo to and from the highly specialized Hawaiian markets.
Based in vibrant Pearl City, HI, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
About The Job
The position of Dispatcher II will have primary responsibility to dispatch shipments on the island of Oahu and coordinate interisland shipments to and from Oahu. To communicate to the drivers a positive, safe and professional attitude to accomplish deliveries in a timely proficient profitable manner.
In This Role, You Will
- Dispatch and check-in drivers
- Take pick up requests and administer freight pick up process
- Make freight delivery appointments, as required
- Manifest drivers route sequence
- Work with drivers to resolve any problems
- Work with peers to coordinate the movement of loads
- Make sure all paperwork is handled timely and correctly
- Assign and route drivers, trailers and tractors
- Be able to trouble shoot – OS&D issues. Follow procedures regarding return products, pallets, eastbound and etc.
- Perform administrative functions necessary in the daily operations
- Reconcile cash and checks collected
- Organized and capable of managing time to meet deadlines
- Maintain Drivers logs and DVIRS
- Update fuel, mileage and drivers hours of operations logs
- Reload and update customers movement in TruckMate
- All other duties and projects as assigned
We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2 years of dispatching containers is desired, willing to train if needed.
- Proven experience working with local harbors and port operations is a plus.
- Familiarity with harbor logistics and procedures.
- Strong background in coordinating with drivers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Good knowledge of DOT hours of service (Department of Transportation) regulations for drivers.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, customers, peers and management.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
- Hazardous Materials Certification is a plus.
- Must have great attendance and work OT as needed.
This is an in-office role based in Pearl City, HI
As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, Odyssey provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets.
The base pay range for this position is: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour (DOE)
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Salary : $20 - $24
