Evening Logistics Dispatcher: Route Planning & Coordination

Maersk; Savannah (GA); 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

Job summary

Maersk Savannah, GA is seeking a Dispatcher to directly schedule drivers for freight delivery and pickups, acting as the link between customers, drivers, and management. The role requires dispatch experience and strong English communication in a fast-paced setting.

Shift: 2nd shift Mon-Fri, 2:30pm–10:30pm. Pay range is $22.00-$23.00 per hour. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and PTO where possible.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Time management

Traffic laws knowledge

Routing flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

English proficiency

Job description

Maersk Savannah, GA is seeking a Dispatcher to directly schedule drivers for freight delivery and pickups, acting as the link between customers, drivers, and management. The role requires dispatch experience and strong English communication in a fast-paced setting.

Shift: 2nd shift Mon-Fri, 2:30pm–10:30pm. Pay range is $22.00-$23.00 per hour. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and PTO where possible.