Logistics Dispatcher: Route Coordination & Timely Deliveries

Ferraro Foods Of New Jersey Llc; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

Ferraro Foods is seeking a Dispatcher in Cheshire, CT to coordinate daily dispatch operations, communicate with drivers and customers, and ensure on-time deliveries. The role requires strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills, with proficiency in MS Office and routing software.

The position offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in transportation or logistics, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a team-oriented

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and think on your feet.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Previous experience in transportation, dispatching, logistics, or distribution preferred.
• Experience with routing or transportation management systems, such as RoadNet, preferred.
• Familiarity with freight coordination, carriers, or third-party logistics (3PL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily dispatch operations, including driver schedules, routing, and load planning.
• Communicate with drivers, carriers, customers, and internal teams to keep deliveries on track.
• Monitor delivery schedules, track shipments, and provide updates on delays or changes.
• Answer incoming calls and help resolve delivery issues, driver concerns, and customer inquiries.
• Schedule and confirm pickups and deliveries, ensuring freight is ready.
• Assist with backhauls, common carrier shipments, and transportation coordination.
• Process orders, bills of lading, shipment logs, and other transportation paperwork.
• Maintain accurate dispatch records, system updates, and daily operational reports.
• Troubleshoot scheduling conflicts, delivery delays, and unexpected operational challenges.
• Work closely with Transportation, Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics teams.
• Cross-train in routing, dispatch, and logistics functions to support daily operations.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

Decision making

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

RoadNet

Job description

Ferraro Foods is seeking a Dispatcher in Cheshire, CT to coordinate daily dispatch operations, communicate with drivers and customers, and ensure on-time deliveries. The role requires strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills, with proficiency in MS Office and routing software.

The position offers full-time hours and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in transportation or logistics, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a team-oriented