Dispatcher

Maersk•San Leandro, CA

1d•$20 - $24

About The Position

About Us: As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us! If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you! Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money. Summary: Assigns work for drivers for the conveyance of freight by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Compiles and maintains a list of available drivers. Assigns trucks according to availability, purpose of trip, and freight. Issues record sheets and all related paperwork to drivers. Troubleshooting and notifying appropriate parties of any changes. Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected time of return. Investigates overdue vehicles. Directs the activities of drivers by two-way radio. Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise. Heavy communication with drivers on a daily basis. Spanish fluency required Work schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Days off Tuesday and Sunday)

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Spanish fluency required

Responsibilities

Compiles and maintains a list of available drivers.
Assigns trucks according to availability, purpose of trip, and freight.
Issues record sheets and all related paperwork to drivers.
Troubleshooting and notifying appropriate parties of any changes.
Records time of departure, destination, cargo, and expected time of return.
Investigates overdue vehicles.
Directs the activities of drivers by two-way radio.
Confers with customers to expedite or locate missing, misrouted, delayed, or damaged merchandise.
Heavy communication with drivers on a daily basis.