Dispatcher coordinates drivers and vehicles to convey freight or passengers to assigned destinations in a timely and efficient manner. Maintains contact with drivers to communicate updates, delays, or special instructions and relay delivery status to customers. Being a Dispatcher records driver assignments, delivery time, and other transportation data in a computer database to track metrics. Ensures drivers are compliant with all DOT, state, local, and company regulations. Additionally, Dispatcher requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Dispatcher works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dispatcher typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Forest River, Inc., the Nation’s largest manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, Cargo Trailers, Transit Buses and Boats has an immediate opening.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Developing and maintaining great relationships with drivers and transport companies that pick up and deliver our product to our dealer partners
Working closely with sales team and drivers to coordinate shipping in an efficient and timely manner
Handling any driver or transportation that may arise
End of day shipping report
Qualifications
Outgoing, friendly, flexible resilient and good natured
Strong interpersonal skills. Candidates must be able to build and maintain excellent relations with our dealer partners, drivers, shippers, sales staff and, loaders.
Very good phone skills
Must be detailed, organized and thorough.
Must practice excellent attendance
Forest River offers a stable work environment that is fast paced. Our employees enjoy a highly competitive Wage and Benefit Package. We are looking for dedicated individuals with experience in the Industry as well as other Manufacturing Processes.