Freight Dispatcher

Wynen's; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynen's in Grimes, IA seeks an experienced Dispatcher to coordinate freight deliveries and support fleet operations. You will work with drivers, customers, and 3PL partners to keep schedules accurate and shipments moving smoothly.

The role emphasizes detail, cross-functional communication, safety, and process improvement as you monitor in-transit status and optimize dispatch practices to maintain high service levels.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders (drivers, clients, and 3PL partners).
• Clear communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Comfort monitoring logistics operations and troubleshooting delivery/transit challenges.
• Commitment to safety and continuous efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimize freight routing and delivery assignments.
• Communicate with drivers and customers to ensure smooth, accurate delivery updates.
• Manage shipment and fleet records with strong attention to detail.
• Coordinate with 3PL providers to support ongoing transportation needs.
• Monitor in-transit operations and address issues to maintain service quality.
• Support safety and operational efficiency through consistent dispatch practices.

Skills

Detail orientation

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Logistics monitoring

Safety mindset

Job description

Dispatcher

responsible for coordinating freight deliveries and supporting fleet operations in Grimes, Iowa.

Key duties

• Coordinate and optimize freight routing and delivery assignments.


• Communicate with drivers and customers to ensure smooth, accurate delivery updates.


• Manage shipment and fleet records with strong attention to detail.


• Coordinate with 3PL providers to support ongoing transportation needs.


• Monitor in-transit operations and address issues to maintain service quality.


• Support safety and operational efficiency through consistent dispatch practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.


• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders (drivers, clients, and 3PL partners).


• Clear communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.


• Comfort monitoring logistics operations and troubleshooting delivery/transit challenges.


• Commitment to safety and continuous efficiency improvements.