What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Dispatcher position at Americold?
**Urgently Hiring for Transportation Dispatchers** 1st shift Monday-Friday.
Under general supervision, the Dispatcher schedules and dispatches vehicles into and out of loading docks and from facility for conveyance of materials and freight. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments
Essential Functions:
- Prepares daily dispatch schedule for drivers and equipment. * Utilizes dynamic routing program to efficiently route outbound product.
- Seek out and schedule backhauls where appropriate; provide inbound report receiving.
- Builds and updates inbound and outbound orders in dispatch program.
- Responds promptly to driver inquiries regarding, but not limited to, breakdowns, directions, product count discrepancies.
- Monitors drivers’ hours to prevent DOT violations.
- Adjusts delivery and backhaul assignments to accommodate breakdowns, late trucks and other changes.
- Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.
- Performs other duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications & Experience: * High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or at least one year related work experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.25 - $18.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Required)
Work Location: One location
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