2nd Shift - Dispatcher

Thyssenkrupp • Wentzville, MO

121d

About The Position

Coordinate and direct the movement of trucks and freight in order to make pickups and deliveries in an efficient and timely manner. Represent company in a positive manner by providing customers with quick, precise, helpful, courteous and professional customer service.

Requirements

• 1-2 years administrative experience required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with MS Excel and Word
• Ability to work without supervision
• Prior experience/exposure to logistics or trucking operations
• Knowledge of DOT regulations as they pertain to our trucking environment
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and at a fast pace.
• Good management skills in making driver assignments and developing cooperation among the team of drivers.
• Good knowledge of geographical area to facilitate efficient routing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a truckload dispatcher
• Bachelor's degree in business, transportation, or related field of study

Responsibilities

• Record and allocate all requests for delivery and pickup within established territories among the available drivers.
• Consolidate freight orders into truckloads for specific destinations.
• Records all information for proper billing.
• Make assignments of drivers and trucks. Calls in extra drivers when needed to handle unexpected volume.
• Maintain radio and phone contact with trucks, receive and dispatch aid in response to any emergency needs for assistance or repairs.
• Communicate with all Drivers, customers, and suppliers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Keep vehicle inventory with accurate records of trailers being used for off-site storage to ensure proper billing.
• Document, investigate and report equipment damages.
• Maintain metric reports as required by management and or customers.
• Proactively seek out backhaul loads.
• Complete administrative duties timely and accurately.
• Maintain written/computerized records and other forms of information.
• All other duties assigned by reporting Manager/Supervisor.
• Participate, support and comply with all health, safety and 6S initiatives and requirements.
• Meet TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees