Job Board for Vulnerable Youth
Dispatch Logistician
Posted on May 4, 2024
by ROOTS GOODS CARRIER LTD.
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Job Sector:
Transportation & Logistics
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Job Description
Tasks
- Establish work schedules and procedures
- Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
- Prepare and submit reports
- Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
- Arrange for maintenance and repair work
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Train workers in duties and policies
- Arrange training for staff
- Co-ordinate, assign and review work
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Follow-up on issues with work orders
- Keep track of shipments
- Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
Supervision
- 3-4 people
- Dispatchers and radio operators
- Shippers and receivers
- Transportation route and crew schedulers
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Repetitive tasks
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Accurate