Dispatcher

Summary: The Transportation Dispatcher ensures that shipments into and out of the organization are handled quickly, safely, and within budget constraints. This includes oversight of company transportation equipment and personnel operated by an organization. This position will also coordinate with outside companies that provide freight services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Coordinates the schedules of truck drivers to ensure products and goods are picked up and delivered in a timely manner; manages fleet of drivers to arrange the pickups and deliveries

· Manages scale operations and updates all equipment moves within Remis

· Verifies that all trailers and containers are loaded as instructed when entering scale.

· Operates truck scales, cameras, scanners and printers to ensure accurate load processing.

· Maintains equipment inventory logs, ensuring that the white board is up to date; Verifies equipment availability to dispatch yard spotter accordingly

· Completes and files all paperwork for current day before leaving; Validates all paperwork is attached to trailers for overnight operations loading.

· Schedules all appointments in and out of all operation locations. This includes remote yards and operations at customers sites.

· Reviews driver E-Logs for compliance; monitors driver’s work hours and schedules within DOT compliance standards

· Trains drivers on use of dispatch and in cab equipment. Report any issues to the Transportation Manager.

· Plans drivers moves 1-2 days ahead of requested schedule; Reschedule loads from previous day as required and notify customers accordingly.

· Communicates with Yard Operations Manager on truck flow, materials required, orders, and rejections.

· Preforms all other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

· Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

· Attendance – Coming to work and starting the route on time and completing their normal work hours

· Communication - Refers to the ability to inform orally and in writing, with clarity and good effect. Understands clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. Uses judgment about what information is important and what is not, and what should be communicated, how, to whom and when.

· Customer Service- Ability to satisfy the expectations and requirements of customers. Displays courtesy and sensitivity and responds promptly to service requests. Identifies customer needs and explains services clearly. Handles difficult situations

· Integrity and Trust- Being widely trusted and seen as a direct, truthful individual. Presents the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Keeps confidences and does not misrepresent anything for personal gain

· Planning- Accurately scopes out the length and difficulty of jobs and goals and breaks down work into the process steps necessary to get things done

· Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

· Safety - The employee is safety conscious about the work environment and equipment. The employee alters driving due to road conditions and is cautious while on road ways. Drives defensively.

· Time Management- Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently. Values time. Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities. Gets more done in less time than others. Can attend to a broader range of activities

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20