Dispatcher

Automation Personnel Services; Texas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a reliable Dispatcher for a role based in Southwest Houston, Texas. You will coordinate shipments, schedule drivers, and optimize routes to meet customer requests while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The position offers a consistent daytime schedule, with a pay rate of $19.00 to $21.00 per hour and full-time, temporary employment. Responsibilities include route calculation, coordinating personnel and equipment, and maintaining accurate records of work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience operating a heavy-duty forklift.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics software.
• Excellent clerical and organizational skills to manage schedules, routes and personnel.
• Knowledge of computers for scheduling and dispatch duties.
• Ability to multitask with multiple events.
• Ability to work under stress and stay calm.
• Ability to relay information quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• 2-5 years of experience with LTL Freight carriers.

Responsibilities

• Calculate routes and delivery times and adjust for sales and customers.
• Establish cost-effective, compliant delivery routes with good customer service.
• Ensure safe and timely pickup and delivery of shipments.
• Schedule and dispatch drivers, crews, vehicles, or equipment per schedules.
• Relay work orders and messages to/from crews or supervisors.
• Use phones, radios, or email to contact employees.
• Communicate with supervisors or customers to resolve problems or requests.
• Prepare daily schedules and work orders.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Logistics software

Scheduling

Multitasking

Stress management

Team coordination

LTL freight experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

Dispatcher

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a reliable and motivated Dispatcher for a company based in Southwest Houston, Texas. Responsible for performing logistics functions that may include reviewing, preparing and routing shipments, coordinating drivers, work crews, vehicles or equipment to appropriate locations according to schedules or customer requests.

Pay Rate

$19.00 to $21.00 an hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Dispatcher Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for calculating routes and times of deliveries and making the necessary adjustments for sales and customers
• Establish delivery routes which are cost effective and compliant with Federal DOT guidelines while still maintaining an acceptable level of customer service, quality and satisfaction
• Ensuring the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments
• Scheduling and dispatching drivers, work crews, vehicles or equipment to appropriate locations according to schedules
• Relaying information such as work orders or other messages to and from work crews or supervisors
• Using telephones, two-way radios or outlook email to contact employees
• Speaking with supervisors or customers to resolve problems, requests for services or equipment
• Preparing daily work such as schedules
• Preparing work orders for crew or receiving work orders from work crews
• Being in charge of communications within company assigned territories
• Keeping and organizing work requests, customer requests, completed work requests, charges for work performed, expenses for services performed, inventory records and other information.

Dispatcher Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience operating a heavy-duty forklift
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics software
• Excellent clerical and organizational skills to keep track of schedules, routes and personnel
• Knowledge of computers for scheduling and other dispatching duties
• Ability to multitask with different events happening at the same time
• Ability to work under stress and remain calm
• Ability to relay information in a fast-paced environment
• 2 - 5 years' experience working with LTL Freight carriers

Job Type

Full-time, temporary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies