Clerk -Dispatch/Transportation Clerk

Penske Logistics; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Clerk for their Dispatch/Transportation team. This role involves maintaining essential records, dispatching drivers, and ensuring compliance with DOT requirements. You will be responsible for supporting internal customer service and managing inventory, making this position vital to the smooth operation of logistics. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for organization and communication, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values reliability and offers a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years of office experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pallet tracking and audit driver logs.
• Dispatch drivers and manage return goods.

Skills

Office Experience

Customer Service

Microsoft Office Suite

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Yard Management System (YMS)

Excel

Job description

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Position Summary: Responsible for maintaining pallet tracking, auditing driver logs and trip reports, tracking DOT requirements, supporting internal customer service, and managing return goods from the private fleet. Duties include dispatching over radio, entering data into YMS and Excel, distributing bill of ladings, emailing, and scanning/copying documents.

Shift and Pay: 2nd shift, 2:00pm - 10:00pm (Monday-Friday). Pay rate: $18.50/hr.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Perform office and administrative duties, including inventory management, database maintenance, reporting, and phone support.
2. Audit logs, trip reports, and DOT reports; maintain files; interact with customers; resolve driver equipment requests.
3. Update yard management system, maintain movement records, dispatch drivers.
4. Distribute route books, communicate with drivers, escalate concerns.
5. Involve Safety team as needed.
6. Prioritize workload and adapt as required.
7. Maintain confidentiality.
8. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. 2 years of office experience.
2. 1 year of customer service experience.
3. High School diploma or equivalent.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
5. Reliable attendance.
6. Willingness to travel, work scheduled hours, pass background check and drug screening.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to read, communicate, analyze information, and follow instructions.
2. Stand, walk, sit; use hands; lift up to 25 lbs.
3. Visual acuity including close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.