Transportation Dispatcher

Position Summary:

Provide support to the distribution center's transportation department. Coordinates and dispatches over the road drivers. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.*

• Understand and display the Customer 1st Strategy at all times.

• Adapt to any technological programs and requirements pertaining to the job.

• Understand the processing and execution of orders, setting up equipment, drivers and backhauls.

• Ability to trace, track, and locate shipments inbound or out bound.

• Initiate schedules and correspondences with drivers, all of operations, vendors, and buyers.

• Willingness to learn and advance as the job may expand.

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.

• Communicate with all levels of the business, displaying trust and competency at all times.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Customer Service Experience

• Previous Distribution or Production Experience

• Previous Administration Support Roles

• Ability to work independently as well as be a team player.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to all contacts.

• Strong attention to detail is required.

• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.

• Skill and diplomacy dealing with people.

• PC skills with a minimum working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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