Freight Dispatch Coordinator — On-Time Deliveries

McCain Foods Limited; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Ross is seeking a results‑driven dispatcher in Shelby Township, MI. This role encompasses dispatching units to pickup and deliver freight, monitoring driver performance, and ensuring customer timelines are met.

You’ll coordinate deliveries, enter line haul orders, assign appointments, manifest shipments, and support drivers and customers by phone. The position requires a high school diploma and 2–3 years in dispatch or dock supervision, with proficiency in Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Dispatch and logistics coordination experience.
• Yard checks and ensuring trucks are on schedule.
• Ability to communicate with drivers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deliveries and assign pickup requests in the computer.
• Assign appointment freight deliveries to trucks, manifest shipments, and check for expedited shipments.
• Answer phones from drivers and customers.
• Review yard checks to ensure freight is not missed and trucks are on schedule.

Skills

Computer literacy

Excel

Word

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Day & Ross is seeking a results‑driven dispatcher in Shelby Township, MI. This role encompasses dispatching units to pickup and deliver freight, monitoring driver performance, and ensuring customer timelines are met.

You’ll coordinate deliveries, enter line haul orders, assign appointments, manifest shipments, and support drivers and customers by phone. The position requires a high school diploma and 2–3 years in dispatch or dock supervision, with proficiency in Excel and Word.