Local Dispatcher

Berger Transfer & Storage•Addison, IL

23d•$67,000

About The Position

Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc. is growing and that means new career opportunities! Join us and be part of an iconic family of companies with a great culture, unmatched co-worker camaraderie and plenty of development opportunities! At Berger, our top priority is having employees who can live up to the demanding expectations of our customers and markets. We believe our employees, who bring their hard work and dedication each and every day, are the source of our strength and success. Our ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to Berger’s Mission Statement of helping every customer to have a positive, memorable experience, as well as embodying our vision and values. Candidates who connect through positive and respectful interactions, and strive to be open, honest and fair will be at the top of our list. Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc. is a leading provider of relocation, distribution, and warehousing services. Founded in 1910, Berger has been providing moving and storage services to individuals and businesses for over 100 years! Berger is Allied Van Lines’ largest agent with 18 locations throughout the U.S Berger Transfer and Storage is currently seeking a LOCAL DISPATCHER to join our team in Addison, IL. Our Local Dispatcher is responsible for efficiently routing home deliveries, scheduling daily jobs and assigning crews to each job as well as communicating with customer service to ensure each customer is handled with care. This individual will also be working closely with the accounts to ensure complete customer service and will manage a team of drivers to ensure all operating procedures are being followed and drivers are compliant with DOT standards. In addition, this individual will track all shipping and receiving.

Requirements

1 year Dispatching or Warehouse Supervisory experience
Ability to work well with a team, manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced, everchanging, high demand work environment
Strong problem solving and project management skills
Self-starter motivated by daily challenges
Excellent organizational skills
Strong geographical knowledge

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Assign, plan and dispatch drivers/contractors
Develop partnerships to secure hauling opportunities
Manage daily pickup and delivery schedules based on customer needs
Oversee contractor performance to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery
Update shipment tracking and maintain timely data integrity
Manage contractor profitability
Other duties as assigned by management