Job Title: Logistics Dispatcher
Job summary: The primary duty of the Dispatcher is to ensure that the freight is moved between shippers in a safe and efficient manner. As part of Pickett Logistics, you will be monitoring the driver's daily delivery activity and the essential functions related to a successful trip.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Track shipment progress and provide feedback to customers
- Record and maintain files of pick-up/delivery information, communications with drivers, truck breakdowns, expenses, and proofs of deliveries
- Work closely with ops team to ensure that customer expectations and delivery requirements are met
- Discuss each load and the service expectations with every driver on every route
- Coordinate deliveries with carriers
Skills Required to Perform the Duties of the Job:
- “WINNING” attitude, competitive spirit. Desire to be the best!
- Ability to function independently in a high volume, high stress environment
- Aggressive, hunter mentality with a driven, goal-oriented personality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to multi-task with phones, computer, and e-mail
Required Hours of the Job: Varies, but average work day is 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Afterhours and/or weekends may be required to meet customer’s needs. After your 90-day probation ends you will be assigned two late days a work week that will require you to work till 5:30.
Preferences:
1-year transportation and logistics experience
Report-to for the Job: The Dispatcher Representative position will report directly to the team’s Logistics Manager and Agency owner.
***Pickett Logistics reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way Pickett Logistics desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their manager or human resources. ***
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person