09/15/2021
Port Delivery Service, Inc. is a three-generation family-owned warehousing and logistics company. We have ninety years of experience in the fields of importing and exporting, which has led us to be an industry leader in both customer satisfaction and continued improvement.
From the start of our single-man delivery service in the early 1900’s, to our service of today, we have continued to make the crucial business decisions needed to provide customer satisfaction and stability. Our competitive advantage has been – and will continue to be – our trademark personal and personable service.
Currently, we have multiple warehouse locations in Newark and Linden. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a Dispatcher (with pier experience) to join our team.
***The pay range for this position is $18-$22/hr***
Job Responsibilities:
- Communicating with company drivers and owner operators to dispatch moves in and out of the marine terminals of NY/NJ;
- Creating appointments at the terminals;
- Troubleshooting issues with the terminals and drivers;
- Prioritizing the return of containers based on the last free day in the terminal;
- Communicating with warehouse staff to prioritize the stripping of containers that are due back at the pier;
- Heavy usage of Microsoft Excel to track details of shipping data in a timely and accurate manner (incoming containers, containers in the yard, containers due back to the piers, special billing charges, etc.);
- Provide leadership, accountability, and support to drivers;
- Communicate with company mechanic regarding issues or damages with company trucks or equipment;
- Assist with DOT & FMCSA compliance (random drug and alcohol screens, onboarding of new hires, obtaining renewal documents from drivers for CDL, TWIC, Sealink);
Job Requirements:
- Bilingual Spanish;
- At least 2 years of experience dispatching for a trucking company who transports loads in and out of the piers of NY/NJ;
- Familiarity with DOT / FMCSA rules and regulations;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment;
- Experience working on Microsoft Excel
Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday (9am - 6pm);
- 2 Saturdays per month (typically we close around 1pm on a Saturday);
