Transportation Outbound Dispatcher - 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday)

Ocean State Job Lot of NH2012 LLC; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Health coverage

401K

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Store discounts

Vacation property access

Gym membership

Free lunch Fridays

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot in North Kingstown, RI is seeking a Transportation Outbound Dispatcher on the 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 12:00 am - 8:00 am) to coordinate daily dispatches for our transportation fleet.

You will monitor shipments, manage driver communications, and ensure DOT and Hours of Service compliance while using TMS and OBC systems.

This onsite role supports the distribution center environment with safety and teamwork at the core.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating transportation operations and dispatch.
• Proficiency with electronic logs and transportation management systems.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and Hours of Service.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily dispatch plan for local and over-the-road drivers.
• Assign routes, backhauls, and special routings for optimal resources.
• Monitor shipments and confirm on-time dispatches per plan.
• Be primary contact for drivers and resolve road issues.
• Manage ELD system and ensure DOT compliance.

Skills

Dispatcher exp

TMS familiarity

DOT rules

Driver comms

Logistics coord

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OBC

TMS

Job description

Transportation Outbound Dispatcher - 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday)

Locations

Showing 1 location

North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA

• On-site
• Transportation & Logistics
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: 2NDSH020318

Description

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

Job Description:

The Transportation Outbound Dispatcher role at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is responsible for the real-time coordination and execution of the daily dispatch plan for the transportation fleet. This position ensures the efficient routing of local delivery and over-the-road drivers, focusing on timely departures, compliance with planned schedules, and clear communication with drivers and internal stakeholders. The role serves as the primary point of contact for drivers on the road, resolving immediate issues, and escalating problems to the Team Leader as necessary.

Hours & Schedule: Sunday - Thursday: 12:00 am - 8:00 am (availability Saturday for rotating coverage)

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the daily dispatch plan for the transportation fleet, local delivery, and over-the-road drivers, reporting directly to the Transportation Outbound Team Leader.
• Assign daily driver activities, including delivery routes, vendor pickups, backhaul schedules, and special routings, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
• Proactively monitor and track all shipments, verifying loads are dispatched on time and in compliance with planned schedules.
• Act as the primary point of contact for drivers, addressing on-the-road issues such as delays, routing changes, and equipment trouble, and communicating resolutions effectively.
• Manage and actively monitor the drivers' Electronic Logging Device (“ELD”) system for electronic logs, trip management, and real-time location tracking, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and Hours of Service regulations.
• Proactively communicate potential or actual late shipments with the Transportation Outbound Team Leader and retail teams, providing clear reasons for delays (weather, traffic, equipment issues, etc.).
• Process and maintain necessary documentation, including dispatch sheets, bills of lading, and driver paperwork.
• Ensure all equipment pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports are accurately completed by drivers and elevate maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel or Transportation Outbound Team Leader.
• Support the department's safety culture by immediately reporting any unsafe driving or accident instances to the Team Leader for coaching and follow-up.
• Proactively document and communicate late shipments with department management and retail teams, including reasons for delays, missed arrival times, driver issues, and equipment issues.
• Maintain a working knowledge of key distribution center systems and reporting, including ELD Onboard Computer (“OBC”), Transportation Management System (“TMS”) and trailer tracking.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency with TMS, OBC/electronic logs and familiarity with basic DOT rules and regulations is highly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and professionalism in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the Google platform (i.e., Docs, Sheets) is preferred.
• Work primarily in a distribution center environment. Physically active position including positioning oneself, moving, transporting, and ascending and descending ladders, to relocate products and equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to outside weather conditions and moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, or electrical components. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Some work in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard potential. Some sedentary, and near vision use for reading and computer use.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
• 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Store 30% Discounts
• Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 30% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
• Free lunch Fridays

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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Salary range: $22 - $25/hour

The salary range varies depending on experience

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer
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