Bloomfield, Connecticut
$24.03/hour
Industrial & Manufacturing
Job ID: 56074610
Job Description
- Starting at $50,000-$55,000
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Full time schedule
- Located in Islandia, New York
- Provides guidance for their location managing workflow/task execution and the integration of all functions to the site.
- Acts as first line supervisor for designated dispatch staff.
- Monitors and validates the accuracy of entries into the TMW TruckMate system, including filing and maintaining paperwork associated with TMW entries.
- Takes emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance, dispatching appropriate units and maintaining contact with responding units to gather and supply information.
- Provides assistance to all dispatch related matters
- Will step up to the plate when necessary to cover for staff due to unexpected occurrences, etc.
- Maintains on-going communication and coordination of activities between Dispatch and all carrier transportation needs including WCDI Management and in some cases Customer (Trader Joe’s)
- Monitors each carrier’s on-time deliveries, equipment availability, ensuring equipment is properly maintained in order to ensure no mechanical break downs or delayed deliveries
- May perform other support staff functions as requested by the manager.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by advanced college coursework in data processing or related fields.
- Two to four years of directly related experience.
- A combination of education and experience may substitute if there is demonstrated knowledge ability and skills to perform the work.
- Understanding of DOT rules and regulations, vehicle weight capacity and load spec’s, etc.
- Ability to work graveyard hours, weekends, holidays, and OT- flexibility of schedule is a must!
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in coaching, counseling and conflict resolution.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage stress in self and others within a fast-paced environment, adapting readily to change.
- Requires proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications.
- Have (TMS) Transportation Management Systems software knowledge related to load processing, quote request, shipment tracking, etc.
- Preferred experience with TruckMate, PC Miler, Fleetmatics, RoadNet, or related systems.
- Must have strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyze data.
- Proficiency in English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, etc.
- Advanced knowledge related to the department functions
- Ability to detect errors, determine causes, and make corrections as appropriate
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with customers, co-workers, and representatives of other agencies.
- Must be able to interact with all levels of upper management and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, bilingual is a plus.
- Must be able to manage and lead a diverse workforce.
- made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lifting up to 10lbs
- Sitting at a computer for long periods of time
- Climbing stairs, walking
Job ID: 56074610
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