Metal Transport LLC DBA Century Express Hiring for Dispatcher NY /NJ PORTS Job at Newark, NJ Full Time

• Bilingual Spanish a plus but not mandatory
• At least 1.5 years of experience dispatching for a trucking company who transports loads in and out of the rails and port of Philadelphia.
• Familiarity with DOT / FMCSA rules and regulations
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Experience working on Microsoft Excel
• Detail-Obsessed:
• Caring enough to be thorough & accurate when attacking a task
• Communicating with owner operators to dispatch moves in and out of the marine terminals and rails of Philadelphia
• Troubleshooting issues with the terminals and drivers

Responsibilities

• Prioritizing the return of containers based on the last free day in the terminal
• Communicating with warehouse staff to prioritize the stripping of containers that are due back at the pier
• Heavy usage of Microsoft Excel to track details of shipping data in a timely and accurate manner (incoming containers, containers in the yard, containers due back to the piers, special billing charges, etc.)
• Provide leadership, accountability, and support to drivers
• Communicate with company mechanic regarding issues or damages with company trucks or equipment
• Assist with DOT & FMCSA compliance (random drug and alcohol screens, onboarding of new hires, obtaining renewal documents from drivers for CDL, TWIC, Sealink
• Receive emails from clients and process shipment requests
• Manage inbox inquiries with accounts and customers
• Check availability of Containers or Booking Numbers
• Make appointments to pick up and deliver containers
• Prioritize shipments for optimum performance
• YARD CHECKS
• TIMELY PORT EQUIPMENT RETURNS
• TRUSTHWORTHY

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dispatcher: 1 year (Required)
• Intermodal: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location