Dispatcher

IMC Companies, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

IMC Companies, LLC in Newark, NJ is seeking a full-time Dispatcher to plan daily and weekly driver schedules, coordinating between locations to maximize freight coverage. The role involves communicating appointment times to drivers, assisting with equipment issues, and handling rail billing and payroll-related tasks.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of intermodal experience and knowledge of DOT regulations. The position offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with a

Qualifications

• Must possess strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Familiarity with intermodal operations is advantageous.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily/weekly driver schedules to maximize freight coverage.
• Communicate appointment dates/times to drivers and fleets.
• Coordinate between IMC locations to optimize driver time.
• Assist drivers with equipment issues, detention time, and rail billing.
• Oversee HOS/ELD updates and maintain yard reports and payroll data.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Judgment and discretion

Tools

SWS system

Job description

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Dispatcher

Newark, NJ Full Time Newark, NJ, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Work Schedule Comments: Monday through Friday, Generally 7am-4pm

Position Overview: Plans the daily/weekly work schedule of drivers to maximize freight coverage in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Communicate and distribute appointment dates/time to drivers; owner operators and/or fleet. Communicate and coordinate between all IMC locations to maximize drivers’ time. Assist drivers with any equipment issues, detention time, rail billing, and any additional requests made of driver.

Essential Functions:

• Must exercise discretion and use independent judgment when relating customer requests, appointment time and assigning orders to specific drivers daily to run road, local or city. Maintain A to B dispatching
• Complete lines of dispatch in SWS from paperwork that drivers turn in daily relating to completed runs
• Handle driver service failures up to and including the authority to issue verbal and/or written discipline. Additionally, contact Manager/Cargo Specialist regarding the failure
• Apply any additional charges including and notify customer service of changes
• Track/Maintain yard report, MDR, CNI, and Divisional Pool
• Actively participate in driver recruiting and retention
• Request rail billing
• Processes ATP’s and Non-Productive pay. Review preliminary payroll
• Oversee drivers HOS and ELD updating
• Oversee and manage Rail/Port pins – reservations – LFD
• Operating with a sense of urgency while handling challenging environments
• Other duties as assigned
• Strong data entry and computer skills
• Good communication and organizational skills
• 3–5 years of intermodal experience preferred (not required)
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and/or hazardous materials
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, etc