What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Central Transport?
Central Transport is one of the nations most trusted and technologically advanced transportation firm, is presently seeking out a Dispatcher candidate for our Warren, MI Headquarters. We are looking for aggressive, forward thinking, and highly motivated candidates to manage in this fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to learn our operations from a birds eye view and make advancements within the company. If you are looking for a rewarding career, this Dispatcher opportunity may be right for you.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Dispatching a team of about 40 P&D Drivers
- Relaying critical information between drivers and our vendors / terminal managers
- Review and revise driver routes to increase efficiencies while monitoring a changing workload
- Being aware of freight that is in transit
- Assist and report issues that drivers face when they’re on the road (i.e. flat tire)
- Ensure facility Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals are met and/or exceeded
- Maintain a safe work environment compliant with state and federal DOT/OSHA standards
- Provide / support a culture of excellence in quality of product to internal and external customers
- Ability to work a flexible schedule of Monday- Friday 7am-5pm
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience in a transportation, cross docking, or shipping and receiving environment
- Strong leadership qualities
- Desire to surround customer with excellence in service
- High aptitude for technology
- The ability to multi-task while being detail oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An associates or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred but not required
Our employees enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package including: 401(k), paid time off (PTO), Medical/Dental plan, Flexible Spending Account and Life Insurance.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000