What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher/Customer Service position at Wright Brothers, Inc.?
Dispatcher/Client Service Specialist:
About Us:
For nearly 80 years, Wright Brothers, Inc. has been a leader in the Cincinnati Business Community. You’ve heard our name and seen it in advertisements at major sporting events. We are a thriving, family-owned business group with a legacy of excellence and innovation. While our business model is multifaceted, we are known as a leader in the bioscience, research, and industrial gas industry, supplying high-performance specialty gases to clients in the healthcare, medical, research, pharmaceutical, cryogenics, hospitality, entertainment, and retail industries.
Job Overview:
As our Fleet Dispatch/Client Service Specialist, you will join a dynamic team of people who play crucial roles in managing our company’s success. You will ensure that our products arrive at our client’s location when expected.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
· Understand the various details and expectations of each unique client.
· Develop a strong geographic understanding of our operating market, as well as the mix of business for each client.
· Constantly verify the status of the capacity of the fleet and understand your options to fulfill client needs.
· Execute client orders from receipt of order through to delivery of product by building loads, assigning drivers and equipment, and determining most efficient and timely route.
· Monitor driver and vehicle performance using automated tracking software, including route issues and potential Hours of Service constraints.
· Determine disposition of equipment and driver after delivery of goods to customer.
· Update customers regarding order status, including any issues that impact order requirements.
· Maintain logs of daily dispatch activities, including drivers working, equipment used, and orders executed.
· Compile weekly activity report summarizing activity for period.
· Input into system fuel surcharge for all acid loads, as well as any extra charges incurred by customer.
· Maintain and update list of all Company trailers and mandated DOT test dates.
· Obtain directions, information about unloading and equipment needed for new customer facilities; set up new customer account in system.
· Keep customer files up to date and enter updates into the system as needed.
· Provide support to operations staff, in all Company locations, for automated tracking software issues, including but not limited to errors on trucks, regular loads, the pre-assignment of loads, and moving trucks to different loads; correct errors for same as needed.
· Enter loads for various locations and products as needed.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/ Requirements:
· Minimum of 2 years of transportation and operations management experience in the trucking industry
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
· Ability to multi-task various functions simultaneously
· Maintain positive attitude
· Have strong attention to detail
· Strong computer skills – good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook
Employee Benefits:
· Health insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
· Retirement plan: Simple IRA with company match.
· Paid time off Vacation time, paid Holidays, and PTO.
· Training and development: Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
· Company culture: A supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment focusing on teamwork and employee satisfaction.
Smoke, Alcohol, Drug-Free Work Environment:
You must be able to operate in a drug, alcohol, and smoke-free workplace. Drug, alcohol, nicotine, and background checks will be conducted to management's satisfaction before an offer is made. Any positive drug, alcohol, or nicotine test during pre-employment will automatically disqualify a candidate. In accordance with the State of Ohio’s 2006 Smoke-Free Workplace Act, smokers need not apply.
At-Will Employment:
This employment is on an “at-will” basis.
For IMMEDIATE consideration, APPLY NOW!
WRIGHT BROTHERS, INC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cincinnati, OH 45237: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25