Dispatcher

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc. DBA CCFS; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking a skilled Dispatcher to join our team. We manage pickup and delivery of freight with accurate, timely updates and support operations with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include scheduling drivers, verifying orders, communicating with customers, and ensuring compliance with policies while maintaining high service levels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Typing speed of at least 25 wpm; familiarity with computer operations.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn CCC system and city routes.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, coordinates, and ensures efficient and timely pickup and delivery of customer freight.
• Verifies accuracy of pickup orders and communicates with customers as required.
• Dispatches pickups and deliveries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assigns drivers to routes and ensures proper documentation. Verifies loading/unloading appointments.
• Maintains driver check-ins/outs and creates routing stickers as needed.
• Maintains communication with drivers to optimize operations and service levels.
• Keeps logs of route times to identify delays and act accordingly.
• Handles high phone volume with courteous, professional communication.
• Sets up Truckmate trips and monitors open orders, missing orders, overages, shortages, misroutes, and late deliveries.
• Collects weekly service center reports and analyzes issues with supervisor involvement.
• Interacts with customers and employees professionally.

Skills

Typing 25 wpm

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

DOT knowledge (preferred)

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Job Title: Dispatcher Department: Sioux Falls SD Job Status: Non-Exempt Compensation: Direct Reports: No

REPORTS TO: Supervisory Organization Job Profile i.e Service Center Manager DIRECT REPORTS: Operations Supervisor

CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is an exceptional company with a mission to achieve universal prosperity with our Customers, Company, Team Members, & Communities. We use the latest technology to provide quality service and on-time delivery to our customers. CCFS provides direct service throughout the Western and Central United States. We look forward to having you Hitch on and Prosper with us!

SHIFT & COMPENSATION

SHIFT: Monday-Friday 11:00a-7:00p

PAY: $22.00 is based on education and years of experience.

JOB SUMMARY

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking a skilled Dispatcher to join our team! We take pride in communicating and providing deliveries on time to our customers. Our Dispatchers coordinate and ensure the pick-up and delivery of freight on an accurate, timely and efficient basis. They also Close driver trips to ensure accuracy through the company's technology systems while supporting the operations team with all administrative functions required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Plans, schedules, coordinates, implements, and ensures methods and procedures for the most efficient and timely pickup and delivery of customer’s freight.
• Verifies accuracy of pick-up orders placed by Customer Service Representatives. Checks for discrepancies and timeliness of orders. Answers customer service calls. Communicates directly with customers as required.
• Dispatches pickup and delivery of customer freight in timely and efficient manner.
• Assigns and schedules drivers on pick-up and delivery locations and accurate completion of shipping documentation. Verifies loading and unloading appointments with shippers and receivers.
• Completes and verifies driver check-in and check-outs are processed accurately and efficiently. Creates routing stickers as needed.
• Maintain and facilitate communication with drivers to ensure optimum operational efficiency and customer and employee relations.
• Maintains a log of all route times to determine which routes may be running late.
• Communicates with other operations personnel to resolve operational issues. Handles very high telephone call volume in courteous and efficient manner.
• Set up Truckmate trips and verify close including monitoring and managing open orders, missing orders, overages, shortages and misroutes, missing POD’s, and late deliveries and resolve issues for timely and efficient delivery to customers.
• Obtain weekly service center report card and identify and solve existing and potential problems involving supervisor as appropriate. Perform OSD research and track results.
• Interact with customers and employees in a helpful, courteous and professional manner.
• Ensure that all pick-ups and deliveries are done in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures and ensure drivers adhere to Company policies.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Create a positive and productive work atmosphere by communicating in a professional and team-like manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires High school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 25 wpm and be familiar with computer operations.
• Must be able to work well with others and work well under pressure in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks. Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must have strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal, organization, math, and communication skills. Ability to work efficiently with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to create, give and follow instructions, use common sense and take directions using personal and technology-related communication.
• Must have ability to obtain working knowledge of the city, rural routes, and CCC system as well as Company policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and hazardous materials preferred.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication (written and verbal), analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Wellness Time Off
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Biweekly Pay #SDDR

All regular full-time employees are eligible for CrossCountry's benefit package after 30 days of employment.

Our employee benefit package includes: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Plan* Uniform Incentive* Paid Holidays (after 30 days of service as a full-time employee) Paid Personal Time-Off * Regular part-time employees are eligible for these benefits as well.