Dispatch Coordinator - Flexible Hours & Full Benefits

APM Terminals Gothenburg; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

Full Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Dispatcher for the Elizabeth location to coordinate driver schedules, routes, and communications with customers and vendors. The role emphasizes timely deliveries, route optimization, and cross-team collaboration within a direct-hire, full-benefits environment.

Responsibilities include planning routes, maintaining dispatch records, and handling inquiries from clients and suppliers. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive work culture focused on reliability and

Qualifications

• Strong time management abilities.
• Solid understanding of local and state traffic laws.
• Ability to make quick changes in routing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Proficient with common computer software and systems.
• Able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Schedule drivers to make deliveries and pickups.
• Communicate with customers and vendors about freight details, pickup/drop-off times, and special requests.
• Plan predetermined routes for drivers.
• Identify traffic problems and implement corrective action plans to meet deadlines.
• Prepare dispatch documents for management and pull documents needed by employees, customers or vendors.
• Maintain a record of all dispatch calls, driver routes, route changes, and delivery/pick-up times.
• Monitor truck repairs and maintenance schedules.
• Log vendor complaints or concerns.
• Answer calls from vendors, customers, and management and assist as needed.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Time management

Traffic laws

Routing adjustments

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Dispatcher for the Elizabeth location to coordinate driver schedules, routes, and communications with customers and vendors. The role emphasizes timely deliveries, route optimization, and cross-team collaboration within a direct-hire, full-benefits environment.

Responsibilities include planning routes, maintaining dispatch records, and handling inquiries from clients and suppliers. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive work culture focused on reliability and