Job description:
Job Title: Dispatch Logistician
Job Location: Abbotsford, BC
Wage: $36.60/hr for 30-40 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible
Position Available: 01
Jagged Edge Enterprises Ltd is seeking a high-functioning, reliable and self-motivated individual to fulfill the role of Dispatch Logistician. Be part of a successful company dedicated to achieving transportation, warehousing and logistics excellence.
Job duties include:
- Establish work schedules, procedures and coordinate activities with drivers, shipping, receiving and accounting
- Scheduling and proactively dispatching/supervising a fleet of drivers (local/line haul/owner operators), trucks and trailers by coordinating with other dispatchers
- Utilize company software and programs to dispatch trucks and update equipment status on internal systems
- Assign drivers and trucks, and design routes
- Direct the pickup and delivery activities
- Receive customer requests for the pickup and delivery of freight and consolidate freight orders into truckloads for specific destinations
- Professionally communicate between customers, drivers and dock workers to ensure delivery appointments are kept and are according to client specifications
- Prepare and submit progress and other reports
- Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment and machinery and arrange for maintenance and repair work
- Handle multiple calls and methods of communication including email, text messaging and in person
Job skills:
- Previous Dispatch experience in the trucking industry will be an asset
- Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers, scanners and fax machines
- Tech-savvy with dedicated logistics software
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to learn new tasks quickly
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year or more experience working in similar role or industry
- College certificate/diploma training in Logistics or equivalent work experience
How to Apply:
If Eligible, please apply to this post with your resume through email: jaggedresumes@gmail.com
