Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Night Shift Logistics Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing the flow of goods and services, ensuring that all logistics operations run smoothly and efficiently. This position requires someone who is professional, highly motivated and is a self-starter. Excellent communication skills are a must.
This is an in-person position, and it will require some on call hours as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the main point of contact for drivers, providing load assignments, schedules, and route updates.
- Plan and dispatch tanker truck loads around dairy farm milking schedules and plant scheduling. Must be proactive.
- Track driver GPS locations and delivery performance.
- Manage route changes, weather delays, and service recovery to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Answer phone calls, text messages and emails promptly and efficiently.
- Ensure accurate data entry of loads (pickup and delivery locations, appointment times, driver assignment, etc.).
Qualifications:
- Experience in dispatch, transportation coordination, or fleet management (dairy or food-grade tanker required).
- Knowledge of trucking regulations, Hours of Service rules, and load scheduling.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; TMS experience is a plus.
Benefits:
- Highly competitive pay, based upon experience.
- Year-round, stable work in an essential supply chain.
- Opportunity to work with a company that values efficiency, safety, and driver relationships.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 – 42 per week
Application Question(s):
- How many years of over the road truck dispatch experience do you have?
- This is a night shift position. Are you able to work nights and weekends?
Ability to Commute:
- Portales, NM 88130 (Required)
Work Location: In person
