Warehouse Dispatcher (Night)

Job Title

Coordinate and direct the movement of trucks and freight in order to make pickups and deliveries in an efficient and timely manner

Record and allocate all requests for delivery and pickup within established territories among the available drivers

Consolidate freight orders into truckloads for specific destinations

Select vehicle route for efficient movement and prepares pickup and delivery schedules

Record all information for proper billing

Assign drivers and trucks

Call extra drivers when needed to handle unexpected volume

Maintain radio, phone, and computer contact with trucks, receives, and dispatches aid in response to any emergency needs for assistance or repairs

Record and maintain files and records of driver logs, dispatch logs, customer requests, equipment availability, assessorial charges, expenses, inventory, fuel, and other dispatch information

Keep vehicle inventory with accurate records of trailers being used for off-site storage to ensure proper billing

Supervise maintenance and repair schedules for all vehicles

Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory

Other duties and assignments as requested by management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel are vital

Must be able to understand formulas in Excel

Ability to work efficiently under pressure and at a fast pace

Good management skills in making driver assignments and developing cooperation among the team of drivers

Good knowledge of geographical area to facilitate efficient routing

Good time management and ability to multi-task

Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Good oral expression and the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

Good problem sensitivity to be able to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong

Able to solve most problems or know when to escalate larger problems up to management

Good active listening skills, gives full attention to what other people are saying and taking the time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate

Must be able to multi-task in a high demand environment

Must be able to be to work on time with good attendance

Minimum Qualifications

CC degree or equivalent work experience,

3 or more yrs experience in warehouse and freight operations assisting with similar duties

Excellent computer skills to keep accurate records of all vehicle movements

Past dispatch/logistics experience preferred

Effective professional written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency on computer, using MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) required

Knowledge of office procedures such as maintaining files, organization and attention to detail

Active driver's license

Physical Job Description

Typical Working Conditions: Primarily work is performed in a temperature controlled office environment with minimal exposure to cold, heat, chemicals, fumes, et cetera. Occasional travel by car or plane to other Biagi Bros. locations.

Equipment Used: General office equipment is used including the computer, phone, keyboard, mouse, copier, scanner, postage machines, metal file cabinets and desk accessories e.g. letter opener.

Essential Physical Tasks: Sitting for long periods of time using company and office applications. Operating office equipment, maintaining files, carrying boxes or paperwork of up to 50 lbs. on occasion. Communication by phone, in person, letters or through email is essential

Biagi Bros.