Entry Level Truck Dispatcher/logistics Rep - Crystal Lake, United States - Sunset Logistics LLC

Description

Truck Dispatcher / Logistics Representative
Sunset is currently looking for a Truck Dispatcher/Logistics Representative that is driven, hard-working and energetic.


Job Duties:

• Working closely with customers' job foremen/superintendents to ensure that correct products and quantities are delivered in a timely manner.
• Proactively schedule next day orders with customers.
• Prepare paperwork for Lowboy permits.
• Dispatch company drivers and independent motor carriers.
• Investigate and resolve shipment issues with both vendors and customers.
• Serve as backup to remote truck scaling service for Consolidated Materials, Inc.
• Prepare miscellaneous reports as needed.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with drivers, customers, suppliers and independent motor carriers.

Performance Expectations:

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Effective Communicator: Listens carefully and communicates clearly with empathy, candor and in an emotionally intelligent manner.
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Strong Work Ethic: Works hard, uses time efficiently; seeks solutions to challenges and makes sure the situations are addressed timely and correctly.
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Commitment to Learning: Applies intellect to the fullest, is open to feedback and is welcoming of new challenges that require one to stretch.
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Attention to Detail: Demonstrates an appropriate drive for details to ensure excellence in serving customers and coworkers.
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Customer Focus: Takes responsibility for customer relationships, keeping promises and commitments.
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Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid and consistent manner.
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Team Player: Establishes trust with team members, stating clear expectations and accountabilities. Recognizes group morale and acts to protect or build as necessary.
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Planning and Organizing: Identifies and defines clear short-term goals and/or work outcomes that are required to implement strategic goals.
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Problem Prevention/Solving: Is naturally curious and asks probing questions to go beyond surface-level and fully understand the components of a problem and its root causes.


Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience with dispatching Trucks locally for Construction jobs or Waste Management industries.
• Understanding of working with aggregates, pits, quarries, and dump truck operations.
• Experience with completing paperwork for Lowboy permits strongly preferred.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in fastpaced environment.
• Good verbal communication in person with team members and over the phone to deliver excellent service to customers and drivers.
• Must have intermediate to strong computer skills and can learn to utilize different computer and mapping systems to dispatch, record data and create reports.
• Must have the ability to make basic mathematical computations, schedule and organize large numbers of drivers and equipment timely and efficiently.
• Must be able to work collaboratively, maintain high recall of detailed information and handle a high volume of calls.

Sunset Logistics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability or veteran status.

Pay:
$ $20.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Truck Dispatch: 2 years (required)


Ability to Relocate:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60014: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person