What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher Assistant position at TOTAL DISTRIBUTION INC?
Total Distribution, Inc. is a branch of Peoples Services, Inc. which is a growing network of 3PL companies that provide quality supply chain logistics and transportation services. Peoples Services operates over 7.5 million square feet of public and contract warehouse space in 55 facilities across eight states. Our warehouses specialize in food grade storage and handling, polymers, plastics, chemicals and customized packaging and fulfillment services. Warehouses are located in Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Our warehouse locations, in-house transportation and brokerage services, company owned fleet of trucks and experienced supply chain team give us the leverage to provide efficient, reliable supply chain services.
We are looking for Dispatcher Assistant for our Transportation Department in Columbus, OH. Competitive wage structure and benefits.
Essential Functions:
- Keeps track of drivers, customer loads, tractor trailer assignments, and load weights.
- Schedules drivers, monitors daily inspections, tracks time in a timely manner.
- Accepts loads, dispatches drivers, enters loads, completes paperwork and answers incoming calls.
- Locates freight for drivers to pick up materials and make deliveries.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years dispatching experience.
- Previous experience in the transportation industry is preferred.
- Must be dependable and able to handle every day work pressures.
- Must be able to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Problem solving skills required.
- Ability to communicate instructions and issues with drivers and customers for resolution as the need arises.
- Ability to work as a team member with peers.
- Ability to maintain a safe work environment.
- Basic math and computer skills required.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to successfully pass background check and drug screening.
- Ability to work 7am to 3:30pm Monday – Friday.
Pay - $17/hour
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
