Dispatcher - Elizabeth, NJ.

APM Terminals Gothenburg; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

Full Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Dispatcher for the Elizabeth location to coordinate driver schedules, routes, and communications with customers and vendors. The role emphasizes timely deliveries, route optimization, and cross-team collaboration within a direct-hire, full-benefits environment.

Responsibilities include planning routes, maintaining dispatch records, and handling inquiries from clients and suppliers. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive work culture focused on reliability and

Qualifications

• Strong time management abilities.
• Solid understanding of local and state traffic laws.
• Ability to make quick changes in routing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Proficient with common computer software and systems.
• Able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Schedule drivers to make deliveries and pickups.
• Communicate with customers and vendors about freight details, pickup/drop-off times, and special requests.
• Plan predetermined routes for drivers.
• Identify traffic problems and implement corrective action plans to meet deadlines.
• Prepare dispatch documents for management and pull documents needed by employees, customers or vendors.
• Maintain a record of all dispatch calls, driver routes, route changes, and delivery/pick-up times.
• Monitor truck repairs and maintenance schedules.
• Log vendor complaints or concerns.
• Answer calls from vendors, customers, and management and assist as needed.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Time management

Traffic laws

Routing adjustments

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Job description

Dispatcher - Elizabeth location

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.

Direct Hire

Full Benefits

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

$22.-23/hr. *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.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.