Transportation Specialist (Sat – Wed) After Hours 9pm-6am

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company • Dallas, TX

12d

About The Position

Oversee the coordination of Tricont Logistics freight to ensure seamless operations. Serve as a role model for the company’s core values, including respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and commitment to safety. The role requires strong problem-solving and organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Work schedule is Saturday through Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.; 50 or more hours per week may be needed. The position does not qualify for relocation expenses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–6 years of transportation and third-party dispatch experience in sourcing and developing carriers and routing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving and investigation skills.
• Ability to coordinate high-volume phone activity.
• Computer experience with Microsoft products, including Excel and email.
• Accurate typing skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and projects.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• Preferred transportation experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data entry and high-volume phone activity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers and exceed their expectations.
• Dispatch company-controlled freight and support sales and commodity group managers.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and brokers for expedited loads, reroutes, and new lanes.
• Meet or exceed rate expectations defined by corporate pricing.
• Maintain billing and dispatch accuracy of 98% or greater.
• Coordinate among carriers, drivers, dispatch, and sales.
• Post freight on load boards and contact carriers or brokers to book loads.
• Confirm and verify rates through the load-tendering process.
• Verify carrier setup and compliance with Del Monte carrier and broker standards.
• Follow company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Manage demurrage, detention, layover, and other accessorial costs in accordance with company processes; resolve driver, carrier, and broker issues.
• Update and track carrier and driver location information within company guidelines and report issues as appropriate.
• Back up other dispatch positions.
• Assist the Manager or Director, Logistics Services with leadership duties and reports when instructed.
• Maintain on-time pickup and delivery performance of 98% or better.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Seven company-paid holidays.
• 24/7 telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional voluntary benefits, including legal, accident, and identity protection coverage.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first of the month following the hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED