Dispatcher - Curtis Bay, MD.

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

And more!

Job summary

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC is seeking a Driver Scheduler to coordinate daily freight pickups and deliveries. You will plan routes, communicate with customers and vendors, and support management with dispatch documentation.

This role emphasizes time management, knowledge of local traffic rules, and the ability to adapt routes quickly. The position offers a daytime schedule with occasional weekend work to maintain efficient logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Strong time-management skills.
• Ability to plan efficient routes.
• Excellent communication with customers and vendors.
• Fluent reading/writing/speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling drivers to make freight deliveries or pickups.
• Communicating with customers and vendors about freight details and times.
• Planning predetermined routes for drivers.
• Identify traffic issues and implement corrective actions to meet deadlines.
• Prepare dispatch documents for management and stakeholders.
• Maintain records of dispatch calls, routes, and times.
• Monitor truck maintenance and resolve issues.
• Log vendor complaints or concerns.
• Answer incoming calls and assist stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Time management

Route planning

Customer communication

English proficiency

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Directly in charge of scheduling drivers to make deliveries and pick up packages from customers and vendors. Also work as a liaison between customers, drivers, and management.

• 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Sunday is closed) (Saturday & Monday are mandatory workdays) **

Essential Functions

• Scheduling drivers to make freight delivery or collect shipments and packages
• Communicating with customers and vendors about freight details, pickup and drop-off times, and special requests
• Planning predetermined routes for drivers
• Identifying traffic problems and issues and creating appropriate corrective action plans to achieve desirable results on time.
• Preparing general dispatch documents for management, as well as pulling any documents that employees, customers, or vendors will need
• Maintain a record of all dispatch calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pick-up times
• Monitoring truck repairs and maintenance schedules
• Logging vendor complaints or concerns
• Answering phone calls from vendors, customers, and management and helping them as needed.
• Other duties as requested

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Strong aptitude for time management
• Excellent understanding of local and state traffic laws and regulations
• Ability to make quick changes in routing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Deep understanding of computer software and technologies
• Able to read, write, and speak English

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

Pay Range

$21.50 - $23.50 per hour

• The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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