Strategic Logistics Dispatcher — Freight & Shipments

Oldcastle APG, Inc.; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan / group retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, Inc. is seeking a dispatch coordinator to manage shipment requests, paperwork, and order entry. The role involves monitoring trucks, coordinating with vendors and customers, and ensuring timely delivery from order to completion.

Strong English/Spanish communication and DOT regulatory knowledge are preferred. This on-site position in Morris, IL offers an hourly wage with benefits including health, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Logistics experience with DOT regulations 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.
• 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

Bilingual English/Spanish

DOT regulations awareness

Logistics coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Transportation Management

Job description

Oldcastle APG, Inc. is seeking a dispatch coordinator to manage shipment requests, paperwork, and order entry. The role involves monitoring trucks, coordinating with vendors and customers, and ensuring timely delivery from order to completion.

Strong English/Spanish communication and DOT regulatory knowledge are preferred. This on-site position in Morris, IL offers an hourly wage with benefits including health, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.