Dispatcher

LKQ Corporation; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include preparing vendor paperwork, communicating with sales and warehouse teams, and handling occasional UPS orders or customer pickups as needed. No supervisory duties are listed; strong adherence to policy is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0+ years of experience in delivery/dispatch or related role.
• Basic math and data entry skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch trucks and manage orders for processing.
• Coordinate routes with drivers and vendors.
• Prepare paperwork for incoming vendors.
• Communicate delivery and routing issues with sales, warehouse and delivery staff.
• Handle UPS orders and customer pickups as needed.
• Ensure vendor parts are processed per policy and returns are handled correctly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

Responsible for dispatching and tracking scheduled delivery activities to ensure a timely process and flow of materials. Schedules the movement of all inbound and outbound goods and services with shipping, receiving, security and other departments as necessary.

Pay rate: $18/Hr

Essential Job Duties

• Dispatch trucks and all orders to be processed.
• Ensure parts and services are delivered in a timely manner.
• Set routes with drivers.
• Set up paperwork for incoming vendors.
• Communicate with sales, warehouse, and delivery staff on delivery and routing issues.
• May have to handle UPS orders and customer pickups.
• Ensure that all vendors’ parts are correctly processed per company policy.
• Ensure that all returns to vendors are done correctly following company policy.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• 0+ years of experience required

Preferred Requirements

• No Preferred Education Required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Problems encountered are simple, repetitive and generally solved by clear directions and procedures.
• Follows standard procedures with some decision making involved.
• Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.
• Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.
• No additional competencies required.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.