Dispatcher FT

Full Time Dispatcher

Dohrn Transfer is your complete Midwestern transportation partner. We offer less-than-truckload, truckload and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Our family operated company provides the attention and flexibility that only a regional carrier can, backed by excellence in service and powerful logistical tools.

Dohrn is seeking a Full Time Dispatcher for our Kansas City, MO terminal!

Schedule: Mon - Fri, 7a-5p

Salary: $65,000/yr based on experience

Benefits: Health / Vision / Dental insurance, 401k matching, life insurance, short/long term disability and more!

Purpose:

Under the direction of the Terminal Manager, oversee all employees and processes of the Terminal Operations team.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Prepare paperwork for launching drivers
• Answer phone calls regarding tracing, pickups, driver communication, customer service
• Provide clerical support for Dispatch
• Complete daily reports for OS&D, payroll, driver hours, and attendance
• Contact customers to schedule appointments, residential, and driver collect/COD shipments
• Communicate with customers concerning Dispatch adjustments, deadlines, and concerns
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• A minimum age of 18

• High School completion or equivalent

• Valid Driver License

• Supervisory experience required

• Ability to work any shift

• Must have the knowledge and ability to perform all Operations jobs in the Terminal including Dock, Dispatch, Warehouse, and Routing

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong leadership skills

• Detail-oriented, organized

• Must meet all physical requirements

• Must have certification in forklift safety and hazardous material handling

• Ability to multi-task and react to change productively

• Excellent attendance

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Visual Acuity including regular use of items including a computer screen or monitor

• Lifting various types of materials will be required: cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, etc

• Common material handling tools will be used: forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors

• Standing, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting both above and below waist level will be required

• Must be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock and two-wheel handcart

• Will be required to lift up, set down, slide or move weight unassisted that could exceed 80 pounds

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and 100+ lbs. on an infrequent basis

• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time

• Must have the ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts and tractors

• Must have the ability to work around and operate motorized equipment

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as specified in the job description

• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions in the dock environment; must be able to perform essential functions in these conditions

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pay Range

Starting from USD $65,000.00/Yr.

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