Dispatcher

See yourself at Odyssey.
Join the team as our newDispatcher!
Who We Are & Why We're Hiring
Odyssey Hawaii (HOT & RPM) Hawaiian Ocean Transport (HOT) and RPM, subsidiaries of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey), are your trusted and reliable transportation and logistics company providing a wide range of ocean freight consolidating and forwarding, trucking and warehousing-distribution services. We are one of the few Jones Act Market companies that can ship cargo to and from the highly specialized Hawaiian markets.
Based in vibrant Pearl City, HI Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We're actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
About the Job:
The position of Dispatcher will have primary responsibility to dispatch shipments on the island of Oahu and coordinate interisland shipments to and from Oahu. To communicate to the drivers a positive, safe and professional attitude to accomplish deliveries in a timely proficient profitable manner.
Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• Shift hours 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Weekend work and/or overtime may be required.

In This Role, You Will:

• Dispatch and check-in drivers;
• Take pick up requests and administer freight pick up process;
• Make freight delivery appointments, as required;
• Manifest drivers route sequence;
• Work with drivers to resolve any problems;
• Work with peers to coordinate the movement of loads;
• Make sure all paperwork is handled timely and correctly;
• Assign and route drivers, trailers and tractors;
• Be able to trouble shoot - OS&D issues. Follow procedures regarding return products, pallets, eastbound and etc.
• Perform administrative functions necessary in the daily operations;
• Reconcile cash and checks collected;
• Organized and capable of managing time to meet deadlines;
• Maintain Drivers logs and DVIRS
• Update fuel, mileage and drivers hours of operations logs
• Reload and update customers movement in TruckMate
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AND PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications:
We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having "desired" qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of dispatching experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, customers, peers and management.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service.
• Hazardous Materials Certification.

Location:
This is an in-office role based in Pearl City, HI
As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, Odyssey provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets.
The pay for this role is: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour.
We offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Choice of medical plans with FSA, HRA and HSA options.
• Vision insurance;
• Company-paid dental and life/disability Plans;
• 401K with company match;
• Preferred vendor discounts;
• Competitive Paid Time Off.

No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
Other details

• Job Family Operations
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $21.00
• Max Hiring Rate $24.00

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