Logistics Dispatcher

Job Description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: LOGISTICS DISPATCHER IN BRIGHTON CO

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for Logistics Dispatcher to join our team in Brighton, Colorado. This individual will be responsible for scheduling and dispatching carrier loads by coordinating, planning and assigning quoted shipments to specific contract carriers. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyze data, experience with transportation management software, and more listed below. Apply online and kickstart your career today!


Pay, Schedule, and Location

• Starting at $19/hour
• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• Full time schedule
• Located in Brighton, Colorado

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, timely and professional passage of shipments from shipper to consignee by assigning contracted carriers chosen by Logistics Manager
• Responsible in following Carrier Routing and Load Tendering Instructions for every truckload shipment (FTL) processed. May handle less then truck load (LTL) shipmentsvbut will be handled as "needed basis" through direction of Logistics Manager.
• Broker Dispatch "he/she" will have direct contact with carrier dispatch, drivers this may include customer care to answer shipment inquiries and communicate shipment status. All issues are first reported to Logistics Management prior to disclosing info.
• Confirms and/or processes orders and bills of lading with corresponding information and rates provided by Logistics Manager.
• In the absence of Manager Broker Dispatch will use best judgment to comply last minute request for shipments. Will manage as "need basis"
• Will scan, file, and log daily all paperwork. Will maintain logs and records by day, week, month and year for brokerage purposes
• Will e-mail and fax all paperwork to command center/ back office to properly pay carriers on time and invoice shipper of loads.
• Provides timely communication to customers and personnel on all aspects of shipment status
• Acts as point of contact for carrier's dispatch departments (provides customer service and load details including schedule carrier pick-ups)
• Documentation of daily shipments with a log of time of arrival, time of load and time of shipping.
• Create, update and close out all entries in the transportation management system.
• TruckMate, PC miler, and any Transportation Management System is preferred
• Must be able to follow written instruction, write clearly, and communicate well at all level. Knowledge with Forwarding, Brokerage, and a 3PL environment preferred
• Troubleshoot issues that may arise during shipment while communicating with Mgr.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

• Requires proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications.
• Must have strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyze data.
• Experience with transportation management software desired.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Some college education preferred.
• Above average math comprehension.
• Attention to detail
• Brokerage, Freight Forwarder, 3PL Training preferred
• Must have 2 years of experience related to Traffic Management.
• 1 year prior experience brokering freight, with a current customer base, desired.
• Must have a working knowledge of DOT regulations pertaining to brokering, shipping and receiving freight.
• Must have complete knowledge of transportation documentation
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work standing up or sitting down for long periods of time.
• Must be able to traverse and access all areas of a warehouse environment.
• Must be able to work in a distribution center environment with a variation of temperatures.
• Ability to safely work around/with heavy moving equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, clamps, scissor lifts) in a high paced environment

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ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL

Do you need your next job fast? Accurate Personnel is here to help! As an industry-leading full-service staffing agency, we have all the tools you need to start earning that next paycheck soon. Send us your application and our team will instantly get to work on finding you the right placement to fit your needs. Accurate Personnel has provided temporary job services and direct hire searches for 45 years. Our expertise has allowed us to grow from a regional Chicagoland office into a nationwide search firm that services over 500 clients while never losing sight of personalized service. Let Accurate work for you. Apply with us today!

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Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


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Job ID: 57769981

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