Dispatcher

Lineage; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage in Terrell, Texas is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support daily scheduling and dispatch of vehicles for loading docks. You will assist the Lineage Transportation Team and coordinate outbound and inbound orders to meet customer on-time service.

The role emphasizes collaboration with carriers, dynamic routing, workload monitoring, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. You will gain experience in shipping operations and build the foundation for a career at Lineage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in shipping or transportation coordination preferred.
• Basic knowledge of shipping operations and import/export processes.
• Willingness to learn transportation management software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dispatch schedule for drivers and equipment daily.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with carriers.
• Use routing system to plan outbound shipments.
• Create inbound/outbound orders in the dispatch system.
• Monitor drivers’ hours to prevent violations.
• Coordinate delivery and backhaul changes as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and service.

Skills

Shipping coordination

Carrier relations

Routing optimization

Verbal & written communication

Analytical problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Transportation management software

Job description

Shift - Monday - (3am - 11am) Tuesday - (1:30am - 11am) Wednesday - Friday - (1:30am - 10am)

Support the daily scheduling and dispatching of vehicles into and out of loading docks and from the facility for delivery of materials and freight. Provide assistance to the Lineage Transportation Team.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare dispatch schedule for drivers and equipment daily to achieve customers on time service requirements
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with carriers to ensure effective usage
• Use dynamic routing system to efficiently route product outbound
• Create and maintain inbound and outbound orders in the dispatch system
• Monitor drivers’ hours to ensure appropriate workload to prevent violations
• Coordinate and communicate changes to delivery and backhaul assignments to accommodate for unforeseen circumstances such as late truck arrival, breakdowns, or last-minute customer requests
• Address matters that arise and provide recommendations to solve issues in order to meet customer business needs
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for productivity, efficiency, and customer service

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience in shipping or transportation coordination environment experience or relevant certification
• Basic knowledge of shipping and transportation operations and familiarity with import and export processes
• Willingness to learn transportation management software
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to function in a fast paced, highly visible, and changing environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.