Tropical Shipping Hiring for Dispatcher Job at Riviera Beach, FL Full Time

Tropical Shipping in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Dispatcher to join our team of professionals!

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, accountability, a solid work ethic and commitment to excellence.

This role manages, contracts, schedules, monitors, and prioritizes vendor trucking activities according to booking, vessel departure, and service standards. Manages driver activities and schedule drivers as appropriate to maintain compliance with DOT regulations and Tropical Shipping Policies and rules. Maintains controls over equipment utilization, customer satisfaction, and adherence to tight time frames. Update company systems promptly with pertinent data to ensure accuracy and efficient handling of cargo

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the planning of jobs and Vendor selection to obtain the best Vendor match for customer requirements for Hazmat Loads, Overweight, over dimensional, truck size and LCV drivers.
• Manages Tropical drivers’ hours, evaluating drivers to ensure compliance with DOT and Tropical Policies and rules. Adjust drivers’ hours as needed according to freight volumes.
• Updates data into Tritium System & updates data when needed. Address changes, voyage changes, Act. Also updates T-link to ensure customers are charged.
• Assigns driver and equipment and confirms with customers via e-mail and or phone. Delivery time, location and equipment type and size.
• Monitors several e-mail accounts to verify vendors are ready for next assignment and or issues at location to be addressed.
• Create work orders when needed both in T-link and Trinium for Repossession moves.
• Add assessorial request in system under correct vendor and provide back authorization number for vendor to be paid. Also ensures the accuracy of rates.
• Communicate with both internal and external customers to coordinate Pick-up/ deliveries, adding change of equipment, voyage or time change.
• Request out of route miles when needed and adds into system.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements:

• Three years experience in Trucking Dispatch.

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment- ability to sit for long periods of time and use a computer.

Other Requirements:

• Valid U.S drivers license

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay (this is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime)
• Free Medical insurance for employee & dependents (Immediate eligibility)
• Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term & Long term insurance available at great rates
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan with company generous company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs and events
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay & Premium Pay
• Casual work environment and so much more!!!

For a complete list of our job postings go to: https://www.tropical.com/careers.

• Apply on our website or Indeed today!

Tropical shipping was originally established in 1954 and today it is the leader in the ocean freight industry and the largest containerized carrier in the Caribbean region. From Canada to South Florida, we operate state-of-the-art vessel fleets and facilities. With a world-wide client base, Tropical Shipping moves millions of tons of cargo throughout the world. Tropical employs more then 900 team members in various countries in a variety of positions such as: Accounting, Purchasing, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Marine Operations, Maintenance and so much more! Tropical is dedicated to our team members and have built a culture of diversity, fun and excellence. We are committed to our Tropical Shipping team and the families they support. Come and apply today!

Come join the Tropical Shipping Team! We currently have several job openings in our various locations including West Palm Beach and Miami, Florida.

We have the following position open:

Accounts Payable Clerk

Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Warehouse Night Supervisor

Warehouse Associates

Heavy Equipment Mechanics

Truck Drivers

Traffic Coordinator

Customer Service Administrator

Client Service Representative

Dock Attendants

Stockroom Coordinator

Shipside Inspector

Refrigeration Mechanic

Port Maintenance Manager

Marine Mechanic

Documentation Coordinator

Container Repair Person

Equipment Operator

General Facilities Maintenance Mechanic and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riviera Beach, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Semi Trailer Truck Dispatch (for Shipping Cargo): 3 years (Preferred)
• Intermodal: 3 years (Preferred)
• Transportation management systems: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• US Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location