Tri-State Time-Critical Expedited Dispatcher

ON THE GO CARGO INC; Moonachie (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

On The Go Cargo (OTG Cargo) in Moonachie, NJ seeks an experienced courier/logistics dispatcher with deep knowledge of the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State market and expertise in expedited, NFO and time-critical transportation. This in-office role requires you to coordinate drivers, optimize routes, monitor shipments to airports (EWR/JFK/LGA) and handle time-sensitive medical or life-science logistics.

Remote support may be needed occasionally.

Qualifications

• Local Northern New Jersey resident available to work in Moonachie, NJ.
• Experience as courier, messenger, expedited transportation or logistics dispatcher.
• Strong knowledge of Tri-State dispatching and geography.
• Experience supporting NFO/expedited companies as a local agent.
• Airport cargo experience with EWR/JFK/LGA is highly desirable.
• Medical, pharmaceutical or life-science logistics experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple urgent jobs and communicate clearly.
• Schedule flexibility for shift coverage when needed.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch time-critical pickups and deliveries throughout the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State area.
• Coordinate drivers and route decisions based on traffic and timing.
• Support national expedited and NFO partners with first/last-mile service.
• Coordinate service involving EWR, JFK and LGA.
• Handle urgent medical, pharmaceutical, or life-science shipments.
• Communicate with customers, drivers, airports and partners throughout shipments.
• Manage exceptions and changing priorities in real time.
• Maintain PODs, shipment documents and chain-of-custody.
• Help cover operations remotely when necessary.

Skills

Tri-State knowledge

Expedited dispatch experience

Courier/logistics background

Shift coverage flexibility

Airport cargo experience

NFO/expedited support experience

Job description

On The Go Cargo (OTG Cargo) in Moonachie, NJ seeks an experienced courier/logistics dispatcher with deep knowledge of the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State market and expertise in expedited, NFO and time-critical transportation. This in-office role requires you to coordinate drivers, optimize routes, monitor shipments to airports (EWR/JFK/LGA) and handle time-sensitive medical or life-science logistics.

Remote support may be needed occasionally.