Dispatcher - PM Shift

Summary

Dispatcher Temp To Hire

Great opportunity as a dispatcher who appreciates an alternative work schedule which works less days per week and more hours per day. Shift is 5:00 PM - 5:00AM with a rotating shift. 2 days on - 2 days off, 5 day on 5 days off. Working Mon & Tues every week, and Fri-Sun every other week. This 12 hour shift pays OT after 8 hrs/day!

Compiles and transmits dispatching information and instructions between the central office, terminals, company terminals and trucks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Matching of drivers, products, and deliveries to best suit the needs of both the company and the customer.
• Change schedules, equipment and drivers to best accomplish an ever changing product demand schedule.
• Responsible for all deliveries on schedule for any given shift, making changes as needed when challenges arise.
• Exercise the authority to meet emergency situations involving substantial amounts of equipment, people, and resources.
• Record all information needed to enable drivers to make safe deliveries of products ordered through the automated dispatch system.
• Record information in the appropriate locations to ensure proper booking.
• Dispatch loads with constraints of D.O.T. regulations for drivers time.
• Promptly notify customers of any exceptions with a delivery in order to minimize future difficulties.

Requirements

• Dispatch experience preferred
• Data entry skills
• Excellent math skills
• Organized and reliable, team player, positive
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook, Instant Messenger and basic office equipment.
• Knowledge of inventory software/programs

Job Description

Dispatcher Temp To Hire

Great opportunity as a dispatcher who appreciates an alternative work schedule which works less days per week and more hours per day. Shift is 5:00 PM - 5:00AM with a rotating shift. 2 days on - 2 days off, 5 day on 5 days off. Working Mon & Tues every week, and Fri-Sun every other week. This 12 hour shift pays OT after 8 hrs/day!

Compiles and transmits dispatching information and instructions between the central office, terminals, company terminals and trucks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Matching of drivers, products, and deliveries to best suit the needs of both the company and the customer.
• Change schedules, equipment and drivers to best accomplish an ever changing product demand schedule.
• Responsible for all deliveries on schedule for any given shift, making changes as needed when challenges arise.
• Exercise the authority to meet emergency situations involving substantial amounts of equipment, people, and resources.
• Record all information needed to enable drivers to make safe deliveries of products ordered through the automated dispatch system.
• Record information in the appropriate locations to ensure proper booking.
• Dispatch loads with constraints of D.O.T. regulations for drivers time.
• Promptly notify customers of any exceptions with a delivery in order to minimize future difficulties.

Requirements

• Dispatch experience preferred
• Data entry skills
• Excellent math skills
• Organized and reliable, team player, positive
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook, Instant Messenger and basic office equipment.
• Knowledge of inventory software/programs