What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Mountain River Trucking Co?
Job description:
We are looking for a reliable Logistics Coordinator to work as part of our dispatch team. You will receive requests, transmit messages, track vehicles, and communicate regularly with company drivers. The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator and able to remain calm and composed. You must be able to multi-task as well as take the appropriate action with little supervision. The goal is to enable different parties to communicate well by ensuring the accurate and timely transmission of information. Ability to fluently learn or work within computer systems is required.
Responsibilities:
- Enter load data in Excel, Google Sheets, and McLeod
- Create trip packets for drivers including load information, BOL, departure time, and delivery schedule
- Review load information to ensure accuracy before closing out orders
- Build loads in McLeod with pick-up time, delivery times, purchase order numbers, and pick up numbers that each load requires
- Communicating and providing updates to customers on load status via phone, email, or website
- Dispatch local deliveries, outbound loads, and/or schedule appointments
- Willingness to work every 4th weekend
Required Qualifications:
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize
- Experience using third party dispatching software (McLeod), MS Excel, Word and E-mail
- Willingness to be trained and learn. Prior Dispatch experience preferred
Benefits:
- 401(k) with 4% company match and Profit Sharing
- Comprehensive medical benefits, dental plan, vision plan, and supplementary plans
- Paid Weekly
- PTO/Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Potential for company car and gas reimbursement
About Mountain River:
Mountain River Trucking Co., Inc. (MRT) boasts a fleet of 105 state-of-the-art Kenworth T680s with Cummins engines. All reefer trailers are chrome wrapped, and the equipment is maintained to exceptional standards, with weekly maintenance and cleaning at our home terminal in Mt. Airy, NC. MRT runs from coast to coast, specializing in refrigerated freight. Mountain River brings together industry-leading experience, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and great people with a vision to be the best and to serve the transportation needs of our clients.
We are seeking an individual to join our dispatch team that has prior experience with dispatching, scheduling, and coordinating deliveries.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Airy, NC 27030 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mount Airy, NC 27030: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $27