Overview
Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher Jobs in Norwalk, OH at Prime Plastic Products, Inc.
Job Description
Prime Plastics Products, Inc. is a Total recycling solutions company with facilities across the United States. We are a leading “Green”, sustainable plastics company, saving the environment by recycling and reprocessing millions of pounds of plastic scrap every year since 1993. For more information you can visit us at www.primeplastic.com
Prime has an immediate opening for an experienced full-time Logistics Coordinator who will be able to start quickly with little training. You will coordinate transportation between supplier and customer and warehouses, making sure deadlines are met; will work directly with carriers and warehouses continually reviewing pricing to keep costs down.
Responsibilities:
Negotiate and book FTL dry freight based on current market trends.
Schedule pickup and delivery appointments.
Generate pickup and delivery BOLs.
Track shipments to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.
Receive scale tickets
Record accurate weights
Ensure confidentiality
Focus on carrier development to build the carrier and broker network.
Other tasks as assigned
Required Skills:
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO MULTI-TASK, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND BE VERY TECH SAVVY
Communication Skills: Applicants must speak English fluently and possess strong verbal skills. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and staff, both over the phone and in person.
Phone Skills: Client/vendor interaction is mostly by email and telephone, applicants should possess the required phone etiquette. All incoming calls should be answered with a professional, friendly and courteous voice. Customer
Computer Skills: Applicants must possess advanced computer skills . You will process orders accurately, send BOLs and keep track of gross and net weights. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook is REQUIRED. You will oversee spreadsheets tracking inventory and carriers.
Required Clerical Skills: Applicants must know how to use general office equipment such as a copier, and scanner. Preferred prior experience in logistics coordination, nationwide.
Professional Expectations:
A professional attitude.
Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license.
Punctual and dependable attendance.
Team player
Necessary Experience
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Software like DAT, Uber Freight and other online platforms for finding trucks.
Negotiation skills for best trucking rates
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
Booking Trucks and completing required paperwork: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher
Company: Prime Plastic Products, Inc.
Location: Norwalk, OH
