Driver Dispatcher Job at Meiborg Companies, Rockford, IL

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  • Meiborg Companies
  • Rockford, IL

Job Description

About Meiborg :

As an industry leading logistics company, Meiborg provides safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the United States. With a reputation for providing only the best in transportation and warehousing, our professional customer support staff deliver the highest levels of efficiency and performance for our customers.

Position Purpose :

The purpose of a Driver Leader is to schedule freight deliveries and arrange pickups of shipments and parcels. Their duties include scheduling truck drivers, relaying shipment details as arranged with customers, and setting up drivers' routes. Driver Leaders are also required to monitor and communicate with drivers regarding their driver logs.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Rockford, Illinois

Pay: Based on education, experience, and credentials

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
  • PTO benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Company paid Chiropractic
  • Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 year experience in a related field
  • High School diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in transportation or logistics is preferred

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Effectively communicating to drivers via phone, email, and text
  • Dispatch drivers to complete deliveries
  • Plan delivery routes
  • Review driver logs
  • Cultivate strong relationships with drivers and customers to reduce the stress that comes with last minute schedule changes
  • Plans, schedules, and assigns driver dispatch
  • Coordinate schedule in the most effective manner
  • Keep clear and accurate records
  • Understand, interpret, and apply rules and written directions
  • Ensure positive driver experience through coaching and communication
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

  • At least one year of transportation experience
  • Ability to work in a team environment in high pressure situations
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to solve problems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on education, experience, and credentials

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
  • PTO benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Company paid Chiropractic
  • Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Job Location: Rockford, Illinois

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times & walk the floor to help staff.
  • Must be able to work remotely & after hours as needed.
  • Must be able to type 40 words per minute.
  • Must have good eyesight, correctable to 20/20.
  • Ability to climb stairs.

At Meiborg Companies we are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. We will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sex orientation, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. We are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). The Meiborg Companies is a place where you can grow your career and own your future. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants.

Job Tags

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