Assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of contracted drivers, which includes but is not limited to maintaining Motor Carrier schedules, and maintaining positive working relationships with Motor Carriers.
Manage the dispatch of Motor Carriers and resolve issues and opportunities throughout the day.
Monitor Motor Carriers deliveries daily.
Schedule and confirm all customers for delivery.
Assist Manager in identifying problem areas and offering substantive solutions to improve operational efficiencies.
Adhere to and enforce all operational procedures and policies.
Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and be available for overtime as needed
Proven customer support experience
Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening
Effectively manage a large number of incoming calls
Handle and resolve customer issues
Respond promptly to customer inquiries
Responsibilities for Scheduler
Speak with customers over the phone in order to schedule, remind and follow up on appointments
email or mail reminders to customers or clients when appropriate
Add, cancel or make changes to appointments in the organization's schedule
Perform patient intake, including the completion and filing of all necessary records
Resolve appointment conflicts for staff and customers or clients
Schedule staff coverage in order to ensure the company's best operations standards
Produce and process schedules and reports as they are requested by administrative staff, customers, or clients
schedule the manufacturing production or transfer (i.e. trucking) of products
Qualifications for Scheduler
A college degree in the organization's industry, administration or a related field is beneficial
General math skills and experience working with data
Computer competency for data entry and the production of reports and schedules
Excellent communication skills in customer service and experience working as a company team member
Ability to fulfill the company's standards and values when performing scheduling tasks
Display kindness and be open to providing scheduling accommodations to customers, clients, or staff
Have an eye for detail and organization
Ability to perform more than one task at a time and solve problems quickly
Schedule project timelines in order to predict the finish date for larger projects
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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