Dispatcher

Xpress Container Services; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpress Container Services, a logistics and transportation company, seeks a Dispatcher in Gardena, CA to coordinate daily container movements and driver assignments. You will schedule drivers, track shipments, and relay load details and time-sensitive changes to drivers and customers.

The role emphasizes communication, scheduling accuracy, and adherence to procedures, involving collaboration with terminal staff, warehouse teams, and management to ensure timely load completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in dispatching, transportation, logistics coordination, or a related operations role.
• Strong communication skills, including clear phone and email communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with dispatch software, transportation management systems, and basic computer applications (e.g., email, spreadsheets).
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail in scheduling and record-keeping.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks, and solve problems quickly and calmly.
• Knowledge of local and regional routes, ports, and container yard operations is preferred.
• Understanding of basic transportation regulations and safety practices is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in logistics or supply chain is a plus.
• Willingness to work designated shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch drivers and coordinate daily container movements.
• Track shipments and communicate load details, route changes, and time-sensitive updates.
• Monitor delivery status and update internal systems; resolve scheduling conflicts and delays.
• Collaborate with terminal staff, warehouse teams, and management to prioritize loads.
• Maintain accurate records and follow company and regulatory procedures; support a safe operating environment.

Skills

Dispatching

Logistics coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

TMS software

Office tools (Excel, Email)

Job description

Company Description

Xpress Container Services is a logistics and transportation company specializing in the movement and coordination of containerized freight. The organization focuses on reliable, timely service and close collaboration with customers, drivers, and terminal partners. Team members work in a fast-paced environment where clear communication and operational accuracy are essential. The company values safety, efficiency, and strong customer service in every aspect of its operations.

Role Description

The Dispatcher is a full-time, on-site role based in Gardena, CA, responsible for coordinating daily container movements and driver assignments. In this position, the dispatcher will schedule and dispatch drivers, track shipments, and communicate load details, route changes, and time-sensitive updates to drivers and customers. The role includes monitoring delivery status, updating internal systems, resolving scheduling conflicts, and responding to delays or service issues. The dispatcher will collaborate with terminal staff, warehouse teams, and management to ensure loads are prioritized correctly and completed on time. This position also involves maintaining accurate records, following company and regulatory procedures, and supporting a safe and efficient operating environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in dispatching, transportation, logistics coordination, or a related operations role.
• Strong communication skills, including clear phone and email communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with dispatch software, transportation management systems, and basic computer applications (e.g., email, spreadsheets).
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail in scheduling and record-keeping.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks, and solve problems quickly and calmly.
• Knowledge of local and regional routes, ports, and container yard operations is preferred.
• Understanding of basic transportation regulations and safety practices is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in logistics or supply chain is a plus.
• Willingness to work designated shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on operational needs.