Local Dispatcher

DescriptionBerger Transfer & Storage, Inc. is growing and that means exciting new career opportunities! Join an iconic family of companies known for our strong culture, exceptional team camaraderie, and commitment to professional growth and development.As a testament to our people and performance, Berger was recently named Allied Van Lines’ 2025 Agent of the Year and earned the American Trucking Associations’ 2026 Moving & Storage Agent of the Year – Service Excellence Award. These honors reflect the dedication of our team and our unwavering focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.At Berger, our success starts with our people. We are committed to hiring individuals who take pride in their work and are driven to exceed the expectations of our customers and partners. Our ideal candidate connects with our mission—"to help every customer have a positive, memorable experience”—and embodies our core values: “being open, honest, and fair…whatever we do, we do it right and we do it together”.Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc. is a leading provider of relocation, distribution, and warehousing services. Founded in 1910, Berger has proudly served individuals and businesses for over 110 years. Today, we are one of the largest agents for Allied Van Lines, with a nationwide network of 18 locations across the United States.Berger Transfer and Storage is currently seeking a LOCAL DISPATCHER to join our team in Elgin, IL. Our Local Dispatcher is responsible for efficiently routing home deliveries, scheduling daily jobs and assigning crews to each job as well as communicating with customer service to ensure each customer is handled with care. This individual will also be working closely with the accounts to ensure complete customer service and will manage a team of drivers to ensure all operating procedures are being followed and drivers are compliant with DOT standards. In addition, this individual will track all shipping and receiving.Responsibilities for our Local Dispatcher include but are not limited to:Assign, plan and dispatch drivers/contractorsDevelop partnerships to secure hauling opportunitiesManage daily pickup and delivery schedules based on customer needsOversee contractor performance to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time deliveryUpdate shipment tracking and maintain timely data integrityManage contractor profitabilityOther duties as assigned by managementThe successful candidate for this position will share the following knowledge, skills and abilities:Minimum Qualifications1 year Dispatching or Warehouse Supervisory experienceAbility to work well with a team, manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced, everchanging, high demand work environmentStrong problem solving and project management skillsSelf-starter motivated by daily challengesExcellent organizational skillsStrong geographical knowledgePreferred QualificationsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAlong With The Opportunity To Be An Agent Of Change And Make Your Own Mark At a Great Company With a Unique Culture, We Can We Offer YouCompetitive Pay;Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits;401K;Paid Time Off (begin accruing your very first day!);Employee Discounts with Verizon, sketchers and more!Equal Employment OpportunityBerger Transfer & Storage, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that welcomes inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.Salary DescriptionUp to $67,000/ year