Dispatcher

UFP Industries • Berlin, NJ

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dispatcher is responsible for assisting in the scheduling and coordination of trucks and drivers according to customer requests and in compliance with DOT regulations and company rules. This role involves notifying drivers of assignments, and reviewing and verifying the accuracy of driver’s logs and data base.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in the field or related area
• Working knowledge of standard DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years preferred experience
• Basic knowledge on lumber math, lumber grades and species.
• Preferred understanding on company policies, practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules all outbound loads and coordinates with sales and production.
• Coordinates proper loading and shipping order with SR personnel.
• Sets up loads to be shipped common carrier with outside freight companies.
• Determines mode of transportation and selects appropriate carrier.
• Negotiates rates and contracts for transportation services.
• Coordinates routing of orders, and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with customer receiving times.
• Ensures all internal external paperwork meets all Universal as well as DOT regulations and procedures.
• Establishes delivery appointments and loading times for each carrier.
• Answers questions and resolves supplier and customer problems regarding transportation issues.
• Documents any shortage on orders, investigates reasons for occurrence and informs carrier of shortage to get compensation or to resolve issue with customer with assistance of sales.
• Audits and approves freight bills for payment.
• Files claim for any loss or damage on inventory and notifies plant management.
• Takes and acts upon all calls for tracing and/or expediting orders.
• Prepares various reports and correspondence as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits
• Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses.
• A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees