Freight Coordinator

DeWitt Companies, Ltd.; California (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Monthly Team Celebrations

FSA

Job summary

DeWitt Companies, Ltd. in City of Industry, CA is seeking a Dispatcher for our transportation and logistics teams. This full-time, on-site role supports routing, driver coordination, and load management essential to timely deliveries.

You will schedule drivers, monitor routes, track shipments in real time, and collaborate with warehouse and customer service colleagues to minimize costs and delays. On-site benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in transportation, dispatching, or logistics (preferred).
• Must possess a positive team-work attitude and open to learning opportunities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage time-sensitive tasks.
• Proficiency with TMS platforms and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, dispatch, and monitor drivers for inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Plan efficient routes to minimize delays, fuel usage, and overall transportation costs.
• Adjust schedules quickly when delays or unexpected issues arise.
• Coordinate with warehouse, customer service, and logistics teams to ensure smooth load preparation and on-time departures.
• Track shipments in real time and provide updates to internal teams and customers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers regarding routing, instructions, and load information.
• Communicate service issues proactively and provide solutions to prevent service failures.
• Enter and update system with dispatch details, load statuses, and notes.

Skills

Dispatching

Logistics

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

TMS platforms

Microsoft Office

Tools

TMS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Industry Office
City of Industry, CA 91746, USA

Description

$21-$23/ hour

Full-Time / On-Site

About Us:

Founded in 1927, the DeWitt Companies is a family-owned group of transportation businesses with a strong presence in Hawaii, Guam, and California. We provide moving, storage, trucking, freight, and logistics services, helping individuals, businesses, and government customers move goods safely and efficiently. For nearly a century, our companies have built a reputation for dependable service, local expertise, and long-term relationships.

Dispatching & Routing

• Schedule, dispatch, and monitor drivers for inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Plan efficient routes to minimize delays, fuel usage, and overall transportation costs.
• Adjust schedules quickly when delays or unexpected issues arise.

Operations Support

• Coordinate with warehouse, customer service, and logistics teams to ensure smooth load preparation and on‑time departures.
• Track shipments in real time and provide updates to internal teams and customers.

Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers regarding routing, instructions, and load information.
• Communicate service issues proactively and provide solutions to prevent service failures.
• Build strong working relationships with drivers, vendors, carriers, and customers.

System & Administrative Tasks

• Enter and update system with dispatch details, load statuses, and notes.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in transportation, dispatching, or logistics (preferred).
• Mustpossesspositive team-work attitude and open to learning opportunities.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment and manage time‑sensitive tasks.
• Proficiency with TMS platforms, and Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15lbs at times
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and typing on a computer
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision
• 401(k) with Match
• Paid Time Off
• Monthly Team Celebrations
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Yearly performance reviews

Equal Opportunity Employer: Women/Veterans/Minorities/Disabled

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