Logistics Dispatcher – Shipments & DOT Compliance Pro

CRH plc; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is seeking a dispatch specialist to coordinate shipment requests from customers, create delivery paperwork, and enter orders into our system. You will monitor inventory and track shipments from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with DOT regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, logistics experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience in related function.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Logistics experience with working knowledge of DOT regulations, scheduling of internal fleet equipment, and third-party carriers preferred.
• Strong language, mathematical, and computer skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process shipment requests from customers, customer service, and sales
• Prepare delivery paperwork and related shipping documents
• Enter/revise orders into system based on ship requests from customers
• Check and review inventory availability and communicate any issues
• Maintain shipping information using Oracle Transportation Management software including carrier assignment, rating accuracy, scheduling, and equipment requirements
• Prepare and review loading/unloading, daily shipping reports, and delivery logs
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to customers, drivers, co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
• Communicate delivery times to customers and notify them of any issues
• Coordinate with production and sales team to expedite and trace shipments
• Audit and edit driver logs to ensure compliance with DOT and government regulations
• Confirm Freight Purchase orders nightly
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Logistics experience

DOT regulations

Fleet scheduling

Carrier management

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Transportation Management

Job description

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is seeking a dispatch specialist to coordinate shipment requests from customers, create delivery paperwork, and enter orders into our system. You will monitor inventory and track shipments from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with DOT regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, logistics experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.