Dispatcher

Where

Rutherford, NJ

What you'll be doing

Proper execution of beginning of day processes. Communicate daily with customers, potential customers, and independent contractors. Responsible for the timely work order assignment to contract drivers. Responsible for pickup and delivery of trailer loads from rail and/or harbor and other FTL movement. Must know trailer identification and how to expedite tractors out of rail/harbor. Responsible to execute delivery instructions based upon appointment schedule required by customer. Insure deliveries and pickups made on time. Maintain proper records and insure information executed timely and correctly. Real time input of pickup and delivery information in Trinium. Initiate and communicate accessorial charges to customer service. Communicate authorization number to driver. Proper execution of legging/street turn/empty repositioning functionality in Trinium system. Check in contract drivers and assist in matching paper work and filing finished documents. Check contract drivers manifest as to accuracy and make sure correct paperwork attached when return to the dock. Proper execution of end of day processes. Perform other duties as assigned.

What your background should be

Experience in the cartage transportation industry with at least three years in operations and dispatch. Work under general supervision. Solid communication skills including written and verbal. Must be computer literate, have basic to intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft office suite programs such as Word, and Excel. In addition, working knowledge of an e-mail system is necessary. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and recall past information. Must be able to communicate with contract drivers. Familiarity with geography of the region in which you will operate and be familiar with port and/or rail locations. Familiarity with weight laws, dot regulations, and bit program requirements. Must have knowledge of hazardous materials regulations and be familiar with state and federal safety laws. Working knowledge (comprehension) of Spanish or any other language that may be relevant to the operation and/or location is a plus.

Required Schooling / Training

A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Who is the client company

The company is an asset-light global provider of transportation and logistics services with operations in 27 countries.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com