What are the responsibilities and job description for the PM Freight Dispatcher Needed position at Special Service Freight Company?
PM Freight Dispatcher Needed
We are looking for an experienced 9a.m. to 6p.m. freight dispatcher for our local pick-up and delivery company located in Greensboro. Must have a very detailed knowledge of the Greensboro market and the greater area, good phone and computer skills.
Preferably have experience with Local P&D, Airport Recoveries Data entry, EDI communications, Rate Quotes. Coordinating in inbound linehauls, and supervising warehouse employees for truck loading and unload.
This position operates in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to multi-task and be pro-active is critical to the success in this position. This role is for someone who enjoys daily challenges, a day that passes quickly, and welcomes customer interaction with a lot of task variety.
The primary role of PM shift dispatcher is assist the AM Shift with all traffic and freight movements already underway, and then control the inbounding, sorting and staging of afternoon freight pick-ups.
You will control the in-coming drivers, ensure their paperwork is correct from drops they have made in the day, and get then to label and stage freight for dropping or routing out that evening.
You will need to monitor email and phone customer pick-up and delivery requests, and schedule drivers to make those deliveries and pick up shipments to or from customers. You will communicate with customers to record details about shipments, arrange pick up times and discuss any special handling issues.
Along with a detail-oriented personality, a candidate must have strong customer service and impeccable organizational skills. This position is multi-faceted and self-motivation is key. This opportunity will both interesting and exciting for the right self-starter person who thrives by taking control of events rather than reacting to them.
Requirements: Punctual with reliable transport to work
Professional attitude with a ‘will-do/can-do’ attitude’
Ability to answer a multi-line phone system and remain poised with competing needs
Familiarity with all Microsoft products, data entry/dispatching needed
Experience in freight required.
Clean background – we handle TSA certifies air cargo and do background checks, and have a mandatory company-wide zero tolerance drug policy.
Salary paid weekly in arrears direct into bank, excellent paid-time off policy, discretionary year-end bonus, pension plan, and health/dental/vision included.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25/hr
OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT!!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Greensboro, NC 27409 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Greensboro, NC 27409: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25