This is NOT a remote/work from home position. In office only, located in Katy TX.
Full time, Monday-Friday 9:00PM-5:45AM (overnight)
What is a "Transportation Dispatcher"? It is a Customer Service Representative in the transportation & logistics industry. We deal with shipping companies and trucking companies for seamless movement of freight on 18-wheelers across the country. This entails:
- Developing a proactive relationship with our customers by providing first-class Customer Service and communication
- Handling shipment quoting/pricing for customers
- Covering available shipments through strategic negotiations with trucking companies
- Sending and collecting documents to and from carriers
- Obtaining location updates for shipments in progress
- Data entry of various files and information into our software
- Providing problem-resolution effectively and a timely manner
Transportation Dispatcher qualifications/skills
- Comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment while multi-tasking
- Fluent on the computer (typing, navigating various programs, etc)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on E-mail, Excel, and Word
- Highly effective communication, both verbal and written (phone, email)
- Focused, attentive to detail, organized, and able to multi task without making mistakes
- Strong work ethic; looking to grow within the company
- Confident, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in a team/group setting, as well as independently
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- This position is for in-office only, in Katy TX 77450. Are you able to work from our office?
- This position is over night, from 9PM-5AM. Is night/overnight what you are specifically looking for?
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person