Dispatcher

H&K Equipment, Inc

Coraopolis, PA

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
Full-Time

Based in Coraopolis, PA, the H&K Equipment Group of companies is the region's leading material handling equipment dealer that specializes in the selling, leasing, refurbishing and servicing of industrial equipment and mobile construction machinery including forklift trucks, container handlers, railcar movers, industrial floor sweepers and scrubbers, yard spotter trucks and even high-end granite countertops. We have 11 locations throughout Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Allentown, Harrisburg, Syracuse and the New England market and we employ over 350 people.

We are currently seeking an experienced freight Dispatcher whose primary responsibility will be to schedule freight for our transportation group, CICKO, based out of our Coraopolis, PA shop. Applicant must have a proven record in a service or logistics environment. This is a full-time exempt day position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedule freight deliveries and pickups of equipment, parts, and other loads
Schedule drivers, plan routes, and dispatch drivers to customer locations
Prepare dispatch documents, as well as freight bills and invoices
Log customer shipping schedules, complaints, and review drivers' logs
Work with Transportation Management Software (TMS)
Available for occasional after-hours calls

REQUIREMENTS

At least two years of experience as a freight or truck dispatcher; 3-5 years of experience preferred
Ability to work under pressure is essential
Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and laws
Experience with DAT load boards
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
High school diploma or equivalency

BENEFITS