Transportation Dispatcher

KSI Trading Corp•South Plainfield, NJ

1d•$0 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As a Transportation Dispatcher, you will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating the transportation operations within our company. You will help manage daily transportation communications while ensuring that deliveries are made safely, on time, and without damage. This is a touch-freight role.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience in transportation
Class B CDL license is required, Class A is strongly preferred
Excellent verbal, written, and auditory communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to plan and organize workload; flexibility to handle pressure and work with interruptions and meet deadlines
Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with others
Ability to remain professional and courteous in challenging situations
Ability to work flexible hours as needed

Responsibilities

Assist in leading the team of 20+ CDL and Non-CDL drivers
Address any challenges that may arise during the shift
Maintain constant communication with drivers to ensure smooth operations
Track shipments in real time, and report any delays or emergencies promptly to the relevant parties
Utilize tools such as Descartes, Geotab, and the Microsoft Suite of products
Prepare and send daily end-of-shift reports with timeliness and accuracy
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries, fleet performance goals are being met, and operations are maintaining efficiency
Ensure strict adherence and compliance to company policies, safety regulations, and DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations
Oversee the Hours of Service (HOS) and Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) programs
Scan all incoming parts from Transfer routes
Act as backup driver and run a route if needed
Perform other duties as assigned as business needs change

Benefits

PTO
paid holidays
health insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401(k) with company match
employer-paid life insurance up to $50,000
supplemental insurance options
$500 employer HSA contribution for those employees enrolled in an HSA-eligible plan
$500 employee referral bonus
access to employee discounts through our healthcare and payroll partners