What are the responsibilities and job description for the Load Planner (Trucking) position at Windy Hill Foliage?
Our growing Marshfield area transportation company is currently seeking a full-time candidate to join our Load Planner Team.
Load Planer
Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to negotiating, booking loads and planning loads. Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with each driver, communicate timely and effectively with customers to ensure a high level of service, advocate and maintain a strong commitment to safety in the operating process,
Review dispatch software and driver assignments to ensure all loads are dispatched, Responsible for timely and efficient movement of loaded trucks carrying various products, Schedule loads and assign qualified drivers, enter load information into McLeod system and prepare confirmations for each load, Review documentation to ensure that proper loading numbers, billing instructions, etc. are correct.
Hours of employment Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and every other Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
· Pervious experience in the transportation industry is preferred.
· Ability to deal with stressful situations effectively and come to workable solutions effectively
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
· Strong sense of time management and prioritization
· Able to work well with minimal supervision
· High standards of integrity, energy level and self-motivation
· Ability to use computer daily and adapt to new software
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person