Dispatcher Needed - $20.00 hourly, $30.00 overtime rate

JNK Logistics is looking for an enthusiastic, team player to serve as a dispatcher for our package Delivery Service Partnership.

The Dispatcher plays a key role acting as the liaison between JNK Logistics and station management. Depending on schedule, they are the last to depart at the end of each day once all the drivers have returned to station.

Schedule/Working Hours:

The Dispatcher’s schedule will be assigned and may be subject to change based on business volume needs.

Currently looking for late afternoon/evening dispatchers.

Responsibilities include:

- Dispatcher is responsible for monitoring "on the road" Slack chat and phone calls during shift and answer any chimes/calls with high sense of urgency, documenting issues when necessary and communicating to the Station Manager and appropriate JNK Logistics management as needed.

- Dispatchers must proactively maintain communication with station management throughout the day, to stay on top of any delays that may arise, as well as any potential unforeseen issues that could hinder Delivery Associate progress during their routes.

- The dispatcher needs to know the drivers scheduled for their portion of the week and have ownership of the progression of the team. They should monitor Delivery Associate performance, and assist with coaching or initial training of Delivery Associates.

- Dispatchers should work with management, to understand the vans that should and should not be going on the road. While also knowing where certain vans are in the repair process/preventative maintenance process.

- The Dispatcher is expected to assist “On-Boarding” newly hired drivers, and have a working knowledge of the portal to troubleshoot potential issues.

- The Dispatcher is expected to confirm accurate clock in/out records for the drivers they have on the road.

- The Dispatcher is expected to make sure the end of night inspection process takes place. This includes: Organization of gas cards, phones, chargers, & keys, inspection sheets are filled out as needed, phones are being charged, vans are parked in the correct spot, etc.

- This job might require frequent walking around the station.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $20/ Hour with Increase Possibilities
• Paid Overtime
• Health Insurance and Benefits
• Earned Paid Time Off

Basic Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the U.S
• Must have a Driver’s License
• At least 21 years of age
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English
• Prior DSP work experience preferred
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test
• Have reliable transportation to station

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work weekends?

Language:

• English and Spanish Fluently (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Edison, NJ 08837 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20