Dispatcher (La Grange, Illinois, United States)

Location: McCook, IL (Onsite)

Pay: $25-27/hour

Assignment Type: Contract with potential for permanent hire

Schedule:

Training (first 46 weeks): MondayFriday, 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Regular schedule: MondayFriday, 1:00 PM 10:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate pickup and delivery schedules by communicating with clients via phone and email
Plan and adjust delivery routes to ensure shipments arrive on time and at the correct destination
Assign drivers to routes and monitor daily transportation activities
Enter and manage dispatch orders within the Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring accuracy and completion status
Maintain detailed records of dispatch activities, including routes, timing, and special handling requirements
Monitor ongoing deliveries and proactively communicate any delays or updates to customers
Review and confirm the accuracy of shipment invoices, including additional charges such as tolls or fees
Coordinate transmissions of pickup requests to partner carriers

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in dispatching, logistics, or transportation coordination
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with professional phone etiquette
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Proficiency with dispatch or transportation systems (TMS experience preferred)

Location: McCook, IL (Onsite)

Pay: $25-27/hour

Assignment Type: Contract with potential for permanent hire

Schedule:

Training (first 46 weeks): MondayFriday, 9:00 AM 6:00 PM

Regular schedule: MondayFriday, 1:00 PM 10:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate pickup and delivery schedules by communicating with clients via phone and email
Plan and adjust delivery routes to ensure shipments arrive on time and at the correct destination
Assign drivers to routes and monitor daily transportation activities
Enter and manage dispatch orders within the Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring accuracy and completion status
Maintain detailed records of dispatch activities, including routes, timing, and special handling requirements
Monitor ongoing deliveries and proactively communicate any delays or updates to customers
Review and confirm the accuracy of shipment invoices, including additional charges such as tolls or fees
Coordinate transmissions of pickup requests to partner carriers

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in dispatching, logistics, or transportation coordination
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with professional phone etiquette
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Proficiency with dispatch or transportation systems (TMS experience preferred)

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