Dispatcher, Transportation

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Clackamas, Oregon time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR101886

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!  We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule routes based on driver availability, as well as develop and update driver and driver helper dispatch schedules daily.
• Set up daily tractor/trailer assignments for drivers.
• Communicate with customers to record details about shipments, pick-up times, and any additional information that may be required.
• Provide work direction for a large group of drivers on a daily basis. May be the only person providing direction during certain times.
• Provide daily contact for customers, especially in the evening when customer service is not available. This includes resolving driver/store conflicts.
• Complete transportation paperwork including route manifests, invoices, special customer notifications, maps etc.
• Understand DOT hours of service and ensure driver compliance.
• Possess very strong interpersonal skills and be able to discuss dispatch issues with drivers, customers and managers.
· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:  
• 2+ years transportation, logistics, or equivalent work experience  
• 2+ years of experience in an operational transportation or similar industry role desired  
• CDL Class A license is preferred  
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations strongly desired  
• Working knowledge of AS400 systems is preferred  
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills  
• Should have exceptional leadership skills and directing abilities  
• Strong interpersonal, motivational capabilities  
• Understanding of safety and legal procedures for handling goods    Benefits you will enjoy:  
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life Insurance Plan  
• 401K savings Plan  
• Paid Holidays  
• Personal Time Off  
• Employee Discounts    Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

With 55 years of solid history and experience, today we operate a fleet of just under 500 refrigerated trucks and over 2.3 million square feet of combined distribution space through 22 facilities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Puerto Rico.
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