Dispatch Clerk

Merchants Distributors, LLC; Scranton (SC); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Distributors, LLC in South Carolina is seeking an Administrative Dispatch Support to assist the Transportation team with load paperwork, driver communications, scheduling updates, and documentation while ensuring compliance with company standards.

You will support dispatch activities, coordinate with drivers and warehouses, enter data into internal systems, and help train new staff on CAMS, MOBI, and Mainframe as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in transportation, dispatch, logistics, or administrative support preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist dispatching drivers by preparing load paperwork and trip instructions.
• Communicate route assignments and delivery expectations to drivers.
• Monitor delivery progress and maintain driver and management communication.
• Update schedules and adjust as directed by leadership.
• Print, assemble, and organize trip documentation after loads are released.
• Maintain dispatch logs and transportation documentation.
• Enter driver, trip, and routing data into internal systems.
• Provide updates on schedule changes and delays to drivers.
• Answer calls and resolve inquiries or escalate as needed.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to support load execution.
• Assist with training new employees on dispatch systems (CAMS, MOBI, Mainframe).

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Willingness to learn systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Provide administrative and operational support to the Transportation team to ensure timely and accurate delivery execution. Supports dispatch activities, driver communication, scheduling updates, and documentation while maintaining compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Schedule

Sunday 5:00 AM - 12:30 PM; Wednesday 9:00 PM - 8:30 AM; Thursday 9:00 PM - 8:30 AM; Saturday 4:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispatching drivers by preparing and distributing load paperwork and trip instructions, including planning holiday scheduling.
• Communicate route assignments, changes, and delivery expectations to drivers.
• Monitor delivery progress and maintain communication with drivers, store locations, and management.
• Update schedules and make routine adjustments based on leadership direction.
• Print, assemble, and organize trip documentation after loads are released.
• Maintain communication with drivers regarding dispatch times, delays, and delivery status.
• Provide updates to drivers on schedule changes and estimated delivery times.
• Answer incoming calls and resolve routine inquiries or elevate as needed.
• Maintain accurate dispatch logs, records, and transportation documentation.
• Enter driver, trip, and routing data into internal systems.
• Monitor deliveries and report delays or service issues to leadership.
• Assist with matching backhauls to routes and communicating stops to drivers.
• Support updates to trips or backhaul changes as directed.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to support timely load execution.
• Assist with training new employees on dispatch systems and processes, including ongoing support of CAMS, MOBI and Mainframe.
• Provide general administrative support to the Transportation department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in transportation, dispatch, logistics, or administrative support preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn transportation and dispatch systems.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.