Drayage Dispatcher

OverviewThe Drayage Dispatcher will be in charge of planning the utilization of the drivers/owner operators for container movements to and from port locations to customer facilities.This will be a 1st shift opportunity.ResponsibilitiesProvides load planning, driver scheduling/appointments, and dispatch duties for in house owner operator fleet and any sub-haulers.Maintains positive and encouraging working relations with all dispatchers and driversProvides constant communications of service issues to the facility departmentsProvides daily and weekly performance/KPI data reportsManages and maintains operations inputs to allow for driver settlement via the dispatchers and settlement teamsUtilize Trinium system to address issues and document interactionMaintaining ample sub-haulers to handle spikes in volumeFollow specific escalation process in the event of major service failure / issue.Respond promptly to driver or carrier needs.Accurate and timely entry into operation system of loads statusAssists with implementing Safety, Security, and Operational programs roll outEnsures accurate and timely completion of daily and weekly tasksQualificationsMust have at least 1 year of Port Drayage Experience working with ocean container drayage customers at the PortsHigh school diploma, general education degree required.Minimum 1 yrs experience with drayage / intermodal businessKnowledge of customer service principles and practices.Communication skills – verbal and written.Listening skills.Customer-focused team player.Time management skills.Computer knowledge of Outlook, Gmail and MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).Well organized with high attention to detail and accuracy.Bilingual English/Spanish is requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environmentAbility to multi-task and yet be detail-orientedResponsible individual with a professional attitude timely, reliable andExcellent follow up skillsExperience with Trinium Transportation Management System is desired and proficient in Microsoft Word and ExcelWe are excited to share the base hourly rate for this position is $26/HOUR. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay.Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program , which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.Profit CenterPC-90533