What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Dispatcher position at Tri-State Iron & Metal Co?
Logistics Dispatcher
This is a full-time hourly position. Your work schedule will be 5 days a week; 9AM-6PM. You may take a lunch break not to exceed l hour and is paid if employee remains onsite. This position reports directly to the Director of Logistics. This Position Description, Job duties and work hours are subject to change at any time.
KEY TASKS & WORK PERFORMED IN TffiS POSITION
· Maintain regular contact with drivers
· Provide dispatch instructions and load information or any changes to drivers and P/T director
· Track shipment status with loads
· Correct and manage driver trip time in Samsara
· Maintain clear communication with P/T director/sales team regarding any customer or driver issues
· Track all missed loads within load board system
· Maintain trip data and load management in TMS or Excel
· Ensure all load data is entered and completed and submitted for billing
· Compliance with Employee Handbook
· All other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· General Knowledge of spread sheets and Excel
· Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
· Great customer service skills and phone etiquette
· Logistics knowledge
PHYSICAL ASPECTS
· Stands, walk, use hands, reaches, talk and bear frequently.
· Lifts to 50 lbs.
· Requires close vision at 20 inches or less
· Requires distant vision at 20 feet or more
· Requires the ability to distinguish colors
· Requires good peripheral vision
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. TriState Metal & Iron Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description, as it deems necessary.