Job Description
Job Description
Description : Job Summary :
This dual-role position combines dispatching responsibilities with warehouse operations, playing a critical role in ensuring efficient coordination between drivers, customers, and the warehouse team. The individual will be responsible for dispatching pickups and deliveries, providing clear instructions to drivers, and staying in communication to resolve any issues or delays. Additionally, they will manage loading and unloading trucks, ensuring inventory is organized and secured for transport, while maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment. The role also involves tracking shipments, performing regular inventory checks, and ensuring all items are accounted for. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Proactive problem-solving and flexibility are key, as the candidate will need to adapt to the changing demands of the job while keeping operations running smoothly.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
- Ensure drivers are on schedule to complete their daily pickups / deliveries
Duties / Responsibilities :
Sort deliveries by pre-determined areas to create driver manifestsEnter, schedule, and assign jobs through our Fleet Management software.Determine if drivers have the capacity to accept additional jobs throughout the dayRespond to customer problems and engage in conflict resolutionEnsure that drivers are on schedule to complete their assigned jobsTroubleshoot logistical issuesSafely load / unload freight from trucksMaintain a clean and organized warehouse and office spaceSafely operate a forkliftWeigh, measure, and package freightShrink wrap, and securely band freight to palletsAdvise supervisor of any damaged / missing freight or discrepanciesMaintain detailed inventories of freightEnsure sensors, alarms, doors are working properlyAct in compliance with company and legal safety regulationsSchedule : Monday to Friday, 6 : 00am to 3 : 00pm, plus some weekend work.
Pay Starting At : $22-$25 per hour
Benefits :
Free Medical Insurance!Dental and Vision Insurance Plans availablePaid VacationPaid Sick LeaveSelect Paid Holidays401(k) Retirement Plan90 Day Probation Period for benefit eligibility and time off accrualOn Demand Pay - early access to your earnings!Requirements :
Required Skills / Abilities :
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent organizational and attention to detailStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsExcellent time-management skillsAbility to function well in a high-paced environmentAbility to work well in a teamAbility to adapt and be an active learner in a changing environmentAbility / license to operate a forkliftAbility to prioritize tasksEducation and Experience :
High School DiplomaForklift ExperienceForklift Certification PreferredPhysical Requirements :
Prolonged periods of standing and walkingProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerProlonged periods of sitting on a forkliftMust be able to lift / push / pull up to 25 pounds at times