Dispatcher

SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Choice of 2 Medical plans with Dental,

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Dispatcher to oversee shipment schedules, dispatch drivers, plan routes, and provide rate quotes while upholding high levels of customer service. This on-site role operates 7:00am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday and requires coordinating with drivers and suppliers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, dispatcher or driver experience, knowledge of FMCSR/DOT regulations, and strong communication skills; bilingual

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in terminal operations, dispatch, or driver support preferred.
• Knowledge of FMCSR and DOT regulations.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch drivers to deliver and pick up materials.
• Provide drivers with information for timely pickups and deliveries.
• Coordinate with drivers to resolve issues that arise during delivery or pickup.
• Monitor routes and truck statuses to optimize scheduling.
• Communicate with suppliers about driver schedules and route changes.
• Maintains knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations including FMCSR and DOT, and company policies.
• Provide management with timely communication of events and reporting.

Skills

Dispatching

FMCSR Knowledge

Customer Service

Route Planning

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Industry Software

Job description

SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively seeking a Dispatcher to join our team. As a Dispatcher you will manage shipment schedules, assign and dispatch drivers for load pick up and/or deliveries, plan routes, and prove rate quotes and analysis while keeping a high levels of customer service and support for our drivers and suppliers.

This position is on-site and may require you to work intermittently outside in varying weather conditions while learning the business and roles. SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

The working hours for this position are from 7:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Responsibilities for the Dispatcher

• Schedule and dispatch company or contracted drivers to deliver and pick up a wide range of materials from supplier locations and other SA Recycling facilities.
• Provide drivers with the relevant information to ensure prompt pickups and deliveries to ensure high levels of supplier satisfaction.
• Coordinate with drivers to resolve any issues, problems, or concerns that arise during delivery or pick up.
• Monitor the routes and statuses of all trucks to coordinate and prioritize scheduling to optimize efficiencies.
• Communicate with suppliers on driver schedules and address any concerns or route changes.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations, including, but not limited to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and Department of Transportation (DOT), as well as SA Recycling policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Provide management with prompt communication of events and reporting.

Qualifications for a Dispatcher

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience preferred.
• Understanding of FMCSR and DOT rules and regulations.
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, good organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn industry specific software.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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