What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brokerage Backhaul Dispatch Specialist position at Southeastern Paperboard, Inc.?
Southeastern Paperboard, Inc. is one of the largest and most diverse independent paperboard converters in the U.S. and is headquartered in Greenville, SC. Our company employs a team of dedicated, motivated, and highly-trained individuals. We maintain state-of-the-art equipment and uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and efficiency.
We have an in-house Logistics Department called Paper Logistics, Inc. and WE ARE GROWING! Our employees enjoy competitive pay, benefits, a stable work environment, consistent work hours, upward growth opportunity and a workplace where safety is top priority.
We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, STD and LTD, Life Insurance, 401k and Profiting Sharing, Cell Phone Allowance, Paid Vacation, and Holidays.
As a Dispatcher at Southeastern Paperboard, Inc., you will be responsible for the following:
- Monitor and manage driver communications, equipment, develop and schedule deliveries, assign routes, and effectively resolvedelivery issues
- Responsible for dispatch functions within a busy logistics environment involving a small fleet of trucks
- Responsible for the timely, and effective, management of detailed logistics information
- Works to ensure that the customer’s needs are being met by efficiently communicating details of pick-up and delivery to the customer, carriers, and drivers
- Helps to ensure driver accountability as it relates to compliance, operations, equipment usage and company policies
Qualifications
- Must possess a minimum of 3( ) years as a dispatcher for a logistics company; required.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills and a high sense of urgency.
- Effective and professional written and oral communication skills are required.
- Must be comfortable managing multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent personal computer skills are required.
- Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is needed.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected to meet customer delivery expectations.
EOE: M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Transportation management systems: 1 year (Required)
- Transportation management: 3 years (Required)
- Freight Brokerage: 1 year (Preferred)
- Logistics Management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
