Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz Hiring for Dispatcher – Transportation/Logistics at Bethel, PA Full Time

Dispatcher

Our client, KL Harring Transportation, has a great career opportunity for an experienced Dispatcher, in beautifully scenic Bethel, PA! The ideal candidate for this full-time role will be highly motivated and organized in order to successfully coordinate the movements of drivers and equipment for our fleet of temperature-controlled reefer trailers.

This position will work out of the Operations Center in Bethel, PA, a 30,000 square foot temperature-controlled warehouse with dry vans, reefers and a modern fleet of Kenworth tractors.

The Dispatcher is also responsible for:

• Supporting our U.S. customer base
• Planning and management of shipments in a just in time environment
• Utilize computers, telephones, and provide accurate documentation to drivers for assignments, and provide supporting office operations accurate records
• Maintaining positive relations with drivers and staff
• Direct interaction with customers, drivers, 3rd party security monitoring firms, maintenance facilities, and others
• Creating s, analyzing information, and making recommendations for continuous improvement
• Monitoring driver adherence to requirements, and administer disciplinary action when required
• Supporting additional areas beyond primary job responsibilities as needed

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Experience and Skills Required:

• Prior experience in a similar role, A MUST
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• College degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in transportation industry
• Familiar with software systems including the TMW (Operations) and Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• General knowledge of highway systems
• Have a culture of continuous improvement
• Highly organized with the ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Familiar with all federal, state and local rules and regulations
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well as a team

The Dispatcher hours are 5 ½ days per week. Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. And every other Saturday from 5am – 9am or 10am. Rotating on-call 24 hours daily, including weekends, and holidays.

Salary is commensurate with experience level.

KL Harring offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation and holidays. Relocation assistance is open to negotiation. EEO

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