Trucking Dispatch/Logistics Coordinator

Columbia Forest Products•Bladenboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JC Pallet has an immediate opening for a Trucking Dispatch/Logistics Coordinator at their Bladenboro, NC location. JC Pallet is the trusted source for the best recycled pallets. The truck dispatch/logistics coordinator will be responsible for scheduling and securing inbound and outbound shipments of raw materials and finished product. Come join a winning team with a family atmosphere where the core values of Customer Service, Absolute Integrity, We are Family, and Share the Success live. SUMMARY Responsible for scheduling and securing inbound and outbound shipments of raw materials and finished product. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Schedules inbound & outbound shipments for cores, raw materials, and finished product. Creates and continues a strong working relationship with dedicated truck line vendors. Verifies freight charges received by truck lines and processes for payment. Works effectively with on-site team members to ensure safe and efficient turns. Organizes workload in a manner to meet the demands of internal and external customers. Assigns Shipping Instructions to orders and coordinates with pallet yard leaders. Completes Ship Log with all pertinent information. Maintains all Freight Rates. Also responsible for checking every order to ensure we are covering all of our Freight Cost so that we hit our target freight #’s. Efficient use of Excel & Microsoft Office. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with drivers, customers, vendors, and employees.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to problem involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regularly required to use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk.
Occasionally required to climb or balance.
Regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with trucking logistics is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Schedules inbound & outbound shipments for cores, raw materials, and finished product.
Creates and continues a strong working relationship with dedicated truck line vendors.
Verifies freight charges received by truck lines and processes for payment.
Works effectively with on-site team members to ensure safe and efficient turns.
Organizes workload in a manner to meet the demands of internal and external customers.
Assigns Shipping Instructions to orders and coordinates with pallet yard leaders.
Completes Ship Log with all pertinent information.
Maintains all Freight Rates.
Responsible for checking every order to ensure we are covering all of our Freight Cost so that we hit our target freight #’s.
Efficient use of Excel & Microsoft Office.