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Forward Air

Dispatcher - Intermodal

Columbus, OH

Intermodal Dispatcher Pay Rate: $55k - $60k Schedule Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm The Intermodal Dispatcher ... Monitor containers to prevent demurrage and storage fees * Providing detailed instruction to ...

Forward Air

Dispatcher - Intermodal

Columbus, OH · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Intermodal Dispatcher Pay Rate: $55k - $60k Schedule Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm The Intermodal Dispatcher ... Monitor containers to prevent demurrage and storage fees * Providing detailed instruction to ...

IMC Companies LLC

Customer Service Representative

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15.50 - $21/hr

... dispatch - technical lines require specialized training, experience or knowledge of transportation industry. * Verifies bookings are released at depots for export moves, and traces import containers ...

Pappas Trucking

CDL A Company Driver

Lockbourne, OH

$24/hr

Safely transport intermodal containers using chassis between rail yards and customers. Ensure timely pickups and deliveries per dispatch schedules. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on truck ...

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Dispatcher - Intermodal

Dispatcher - Intermodal

Forward Air

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position: Intermodal Dispatcher

Pay Rate: $55k - $60k

Schedule Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Job Description:

The Intermodal Dispatcher is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and dispatching of our customer's freight. The role owns the relationship with our valued Independent Contractors and is instrumental in the successful coordination of the accurate delivery of goods in a timely fashion. The key responsibilities of this function are to provide exceptional support to our drivers, be quick to respond to questions and troubleshooting concerns and to pro-actively monitor the movement of freight to ensure customer satisfaction. 

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize situations in a fast-paced environment (load-planning/dispatching)
  • Communicate with drivers to prioritize loads, define routes, and set schedules
  • Monitor containers to prevent demurrage and storage fees
  • Providing detailed instruction to various personnel via email and phone
  • Accepting & scheduling loads and providing excellent customer service
  • Make routing decisions that satisfy customer expectations and company financial decisions
  • Ensure that shipping data is entered into the system timely and accurately
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Intermodal transportation experience strongly preferred
  • Self-motivated problem-solver with fervent desire to meet customer needs 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 
  • Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company 
  • Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment 
  • Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments 
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. 
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule 

Skills:

  • The ideal candidate will possess a "can do" attitude with a "will do" work ethic
  • Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
  • General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

 
 

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