Dispatcher/Admin Coordinator
- Lake Villa, IL, United States
$19 to $23 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $19 to $23 USD / hour
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1+ years of experience in dispatch, logistics, transportation, shipping, distribution, or administrative support
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
LHH is seeking a Dispatcher/Admin Coordinator to support daily transportation, dispatch, and administrative operations. This individual will coordinate drivers and shipments, monitor delivery schedules, communicate with customers and internal teams, and help ensure freight moves efficiently and on time.
The ideal candidate has experience in dispatch, transportation, logistics, distribution, or shipping operations and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change throughout the day.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and dispatch drivers for pickups, deliveries, and scheduled routes
- Monitor shipments and provide updates on delivery status, delays, and scheduling changes
- Communicate with drivers, customers, carriers, warehouses, and internal departments
- Schedule and confirm pickup and delivery appointments
- Enter and maintain shipment, driver, and customer information in company systems
- Prepare and review shipping documents, bills of lading, delivery paperwork, and related records
- Track outstanding deliveries and proactively address potential delays
- Assist with route planning and daily transportation schedules
- Respond to customer questions regarding shipment and delivery status
- Maintain accurate dispatch logs and transportation records
- Provide general administrative support to the logistics and operations team
- Help resolve delivery discrepancies, scheduling issues, and other transportation-related problems
Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in dispatch, logistics, transportation, shipping, distribution, or administrative support
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable communicating with drivers, customers, and internal operations teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and general data-entry systems
- Experience with a TMS, ERP, dispatch, or transportation management system is a plus
- Familiarity with bills of lading, freight documentation, LTL/FTL transportation, or delivery scheduling is helpful
Pay/Benefits:
- $19/hr - $23/hr depending on experience
- Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs
Pay Details: $19.00 to $23.00 per hour
Search managed by: Ryan Tegtmeier
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
More about this job
Skills
- Communicate with customers
- Logistics
- Schedule and dispatch drivers
- Scheduling
- Route planning
- Administrative support
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry
- TMS
- ERP
- Documentation