Night Logistics Dispatcher

Cash-Wa Distributing; Nebraska; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cash-Wa Distributing is seeking an Assistant Dispatcher for night shifts to support transportation operations, plan trailers, coordinate with warehouse teams, and communicate with drivers about trailer needs and departures.

The role emphasizes thorough paperwork, nightly reports, and proactive problem solving; the candidate should be proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and dispatch software and able to adapt to evolving workflow requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Distribution or transportation experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills required.
• Excellent communication via phone, text and email.

Responsibilities

• Trailer Coordination: determine trailer sizes, ensure right trailers and communicate with drivers and invoice office.
• Transportation Team Notifications: coordinate updates with Yankton/Michell/Sioux Falls, Kansas, Cheyenne, and Lincoln teams.
• Paperwork / Spreadsheets: prepare nightly reports, route completion paperwork, late gate report, and trailer repair lists.
• Route Completion Paperwork: verify route driver paperwork is complete, notify supervisor if missing invoices and forward to Accounting.
• Late Gate Report: compile daily routes and identify late departures with reasons; share with supervisors.
• Trailer List: receive daily yard trailer list with repairs and coordinate with shop and shuttle locations.
• Problem Resolution: handle breakdowns by obtaining driver details and relaying to shop; adjust staffing as needed.
• Staffing Issues: rearrange schedule and call drivers last-minute if someone is sick or absent.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Dispatch software

Job description

Cash-Wa Distributing is seeking an Assistant Dispatcher for night shifts to support transportation operations, plan trailers, coordinate with warehouse teams, and communicate with drivers about trailer needs and departures.

The role emphasizes thorough paperwork, nightly reports, and proactive problem solving; the candidate should be proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and dispatch software and able to adapt to evolving workflow requirements.