Position: Transportation Dispatch Associate
1st shift Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Temp to Hire position
The candidate will be responsible for the coordination and performance in all areas of the transportation services through fixed schedules and workload requirements. The designated staff of the team will be assigned to track & trace all inbound and outbound domestic shipments; domestic, monitoring all shipments in route to and from the facility to the final processing gateway or vendor, and escalating any exceptions. This is a fantastic opportunity that requires you to report onsite to the Itasca IL location. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday from 7am to 3:30pm. By being present in person, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in the company culture and work alongside talented colleagues.
Responsibilities
Responsible for tracking the on-time performance of arranged pick-up and transportation services with approved vendors throughout the assigned region.
Regularly evaluate drivers, agents' and vendors' performance, with internal escalations of service failures for internal teams to resolve.
Provide solutions to low-margin existing business.
The candidate is responsible for all related TSA/IAC documents and vendor accountability.
- Designated staff will track, trace, and monitor all domestic and international shipments to and from the Facility, escalating any exceptions to vendors or processing gateways.
Support of internal departments: Operations, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, supporting requests for invoice approval, PODs, proof of posting, or general service expectations.
This position will interact with other regional peers and may require direct instruction to internal departments and operations on the preparation, documentation, and packaging of inbound or outbound shipments or consolidations.
Responsible for monitoring and investigating workplace accidents and injuries, including the comprehensive collection of documentation, photographic evidence, and video footage.
Oversees fleet operations, ensuring all vehicles maintain regulatory compliance and satisfy all documentation requirements
Job Knowledge & Skills
The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Data entry, Email, Word, and Excel experience.
Industry-related or equivalent export experience with domestic shipping and TSA requirements.
Prior experience in the logistics field or transportation of 6 months minimum.
- Be able to stand/walk for long periods of time, frequently push, pull, bend, reach, and lift up to 49 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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