Local Dispatcher in Trucking/Logistics - Bilingual (Spanish)
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Come work for our well-established and growing 35-year-old Logistics company in our San Diego location!
We are hiring RIGHT AWAY! Have a good attitude, be a team player, learn the trade and grow with us!
Job Summary:
The dispatcher is responsible for assigning jobs to drivers and ensuring that all service requests are completed in a timely fashion. In addition to performing data entry and customer service tasks, the dispatcher’s main duty is to be the main source of communication for drivers and help them resolve any issues that may arise throughout the day. This position examines logistic capacities and assigns jobs accordingly so that services may be completed as efficiently as possible. A high degree of problem-solving skills are required for this position, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively while prioritizing time-sensitive tasks.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Ensure drivers are on schedule to complete their daily pickups/deliveries
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Data entry tasks
- Customer service tasks (answer e-mails, phone calls, etc)
- Sort deliveries by pre-determined areas to create driver manifests
- Enter, schedule, and assign jobs through Pallet Manager software.
- Determine if drivers have the capacity to accept additional jobs throughout the day
- Respond to customer problems and engage in conflict resolution
- Ensure that drivers are on schedule to complete their assigned jobs
- Troubleshoot logistical issues
- Forklift Experience
Schedule: Day Shift - Monday to Friday 6:00am to 3:30pm
Pay Starting At: $21-25/hr depending on experience
Benefits:
- Free Medical Insurance!
- Dental and Vision Insurance Plans available
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Select Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 90 Day Probation Period for benefit eligibility and time off accrual
Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bilingual (Spanish- speaking)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational and attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent time-management skills
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to adapt and be an active learner in a changing environment
- Forklift Experience to be able to offload/load if needed
- Familiarity with service areas a plus!
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma
- Customer Service experience (1 year minimum)
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times