Dispatcher, Transportation

Location: McCook

Job Title:

Field Dispatcher

Location:

McCook, IL (Onsite)

Pay: $25-27/hour

Assignment Type:
Contract with potential for permanent hire

Schedule:

* Training (first 4-6 weeks):
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

* Regular schedule:
Monday-Friday, 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)

Pay Details: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by:
Marissa Osorio

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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* The California Fair Chance Act

* Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

* Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

* San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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