1st Shift Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Freight Coordination

Five Star Sheets; New Carlisle (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation after year 1

Sign-on bonus

Medical and dental coverage

401k with company match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Family events

Job summary

Five Star Sheets is seeking a 1st Shift Dispatcher to coordinate freight movements across the Midwest. You will act as the key link between drivers, production teams, and customers, ensuring loads are loaded correctly and deliveries arrive on time.

You will monitor shipments, verify documents, and maintain ETAs while complying with HOS/ELD rules. The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and calm decision-making under pressure.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management or related field qualifies.
• DOT experience is a plus; on-the-job training is provided.
• Strong computer skills, email management, communication, decision making, and critical thinking.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while communicating effectively and staying calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outbound shipments and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with production teams to resolve shipping issues.
• Ensure loads are dispatched accurately and on time.
• Work with internal and external teams to communicate ETAs.
• Verify shipping documentation.
• Monitor Hours of Service (HOS) and ELD compliance.
• Communicate with drivers and respond to changing conditions.

Skills

Computer skills

Email management

Communication

Decision making

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate's degree in Logistics & Supply Chain

Job description

Five Star Sheets is seeking a 1st Shift Dispatcher to coordinate freight movements across the Midwest. You will act as the key link between drivers, production teams, and customers, ensuring loads are loaded correctly and deliveries arrive on time.

You will monitor shipments, verify documents, and maintain ETAs while complying with HOS/ELD rules. The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and calm decision-making under pressure.