Mobile, AL

 Summary:

The Dispatch Specialist is responsible for planning and tracking of container movement utilizing most efficient and effective routing on a daily basis. The Dispatch Specialist also ensures time-sensitive cargo moves to its final destination within established terms and provides direction and guidance to Contract Drivers to ensure goals are accomplished.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicates daily with Customers, Contract Drivers, Steamship Terminal Personnel, and internal service representatives; coordinating, troubleshooting and resolving issues
• Coordinate and problem solve pick-ups and deliveries with Contract Drivers, partner carriers, rail operators, and port operators
• Meets all customer levels of service and deadline requirements eliminating any service failures.
• Records and audits all documents for equipment tracking
• Track, trace and report container activity
• Manage driver-pay
• Update relevant systems to track appointments and drays
• Authorize equipment drops and monitor container idling
• Communicate company policies and procedures to Contract Drivers, monitor performance against standards, and recommend corrective action to management
• Develops and maintains a positive working rapport with customers, Terminal Operators, and Contract Drivers
• Process and complete all documentation assigned in a timely manner
• Track shipping and billing data appropriately and promptly
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Promotes DDSI's commitment to Contract Driver safety compliance
• Assists Customer Service and other office personnel in handling day to day duties required by management
• Supports the company's commitment to Integrated Management Systems (IMS) certifications

Education and Experience:

• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• High School Diploma/GED; College degree preferred

Technical Skills:

• 1+ years’ experience either in dispatching, customer service and/or intermodal transportation
• Basic proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, Word and Outlook) and web based software.

Soft Skills:

• Self-started attitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and organized, ability to focus on details and compare data
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform well with time-sensitive tasks

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have):

• 1+ years’ experience in port or rail operations
• 1+ years’ experience working with containers
• Bilingual languages capabilities

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• MUST INCLUDE FULL WORK HISTORY OR ATTACH RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED (do NOT leave your work history blank)

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$17/hr

Working in a heavy industrial facility manufacturing large diameter pipe for subterranean oil and natural gas pipelines. There is a wide range of positions available from welding, grinding, inspecting, preparing pipes for shipment and many others. In this setting employees will be expected to operate in a physically demanding environment. Most positions are indoors, but are not in climate controlled environments. Some departments may require our associates to occasionally work outdoors in the performance of their regular duties. All positions are Temp-To-Hire with the possibility of being offered a permanent position if all requirements and standards are met.

*Employees will be required to work a rotating shift (Days and Nights)

*Positions require employees to rotate shifts every week

Typical shift hours will be:

(Days) Mon-Fri 6:00 AM-4:00 PM 

&

(Nights) Mon-Fri 6:00 PM-4:00 AM

*Note: Shift hours will be extended and there will be mandatory Saturday shifts scheduled as needed

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THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE. YOU WILL NOT GET AN INTERVEIW UNLESS YOU ARE CAPABLE OF SATISFYING EACH OF THE CRITERIA BELOW:

• Minimum of 1 year verifiable work experience or training in an industrial/manufacturing setting
• Must possess High School Diploma or GED (and produce a copy prior to employment)
• Must be able to pass a federal and state background check
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be available to work overtime as needed
  
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds