Trucking Dispatcher

Trucking Dispatcher South San Francisco, CA

Forward Logistics, Inc.
Full Time South San Francisco, CA 26 - 35 USD HOURLY Today
Job description

JOIN THE FORWARD FAMILY

Forward is small in size but big in mind. Everyone here can be innovators that bring in new ideas and explore where the potential exists for the meaningful reform.

WHAT DO WE DO?

Forward Logistics is an intrastate and interstate motor carrier specializing in Loose Cargo Load (LCL), Full Container Load (FCL), Full Trailer Load (FTL), oversized cargo, and special project cargo delivery. In human words, we move cargo from point A to point B on the road with a truck.

WHY JOIN US?

You want to explore the world’s largest industry. Transportation industry has a lot of growing opportunities within and beyond. It is a sector that will never downsize as long as humans exist.

You want to be seen and heard. Whether it’s a new template, or how we can collaborate more efficiently; we value your ideas and work with you together to create better outcomes.

You want to work in awesome environment and culture. Come join our free lunch and chat with our teammates about how they feel about the company. It just feels like a family. In fact we love Forward so much that about 50% of our teammates have been with us for over 5 years.

ARE YOU ONE OF US?

This position belongs to the Operations Team and reports to the President. This position is responsible for assignment of routes and dispatching of drivers to obtain optimum use of facilities, equipment, and drivers.

Requirements:

  • Oversee delivery arrangements and transportation routes.
  • Assign and dispatch drivers with pick up and delivery of shipments.
  • Communicate with drivers and operation team on issues arised.
  • Maintain fleet equipment to operate within guidelines.
  • Review escalated discrepancies and issues in daily operations.
  • Collaborate with various team members to ensure customers’ satisfaction as top priority.
  • Assume other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum three years of experience in trucking field.
  • Team leadership and project management experience.
  • Excellent crisis management skills and exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Strong ability to multi-task and to prioritize in a fast paced environment.
  • Proficient computer skills and professional e-mail etiquette.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • High school graduate required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese / Mandarin) is required.

FORWARD TOGETHER

Forward Logistics is an employee forward company. We know that life comes first and want you to take the time you need with our flexible paid time off program. We offer health and dental insurance, 401K, performance bonus, free lunch and snacks, workplace wellness program, career advancement, and more.

We hope one day we will tell you, “Welcome to the Forward family!” We mean it. Contact us if you have any questions or if you are ready to join us. Together, let's go forward.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We are implementing a full scale COVID-19 response plan, which will be distributed together with the onboarding package.

Experience:

  • trucking dispatch: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) (Required)

Work Location: One location

Trucking Dispatcher
Forward Logistics, Inc.

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