Dispatch-Out (1st Shift) ($48-$62k)

Dispatch - Out

Warehouse

Location: Orange, CA

Summary: Under general supervision, the dispatcher is responsible for performing a variety of dispatching tasks. The dispatcher will schedule and dispatch drivers, verify orders, inventory stock and arrange inbound and outbound freight.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Build, schedule, and consolidate product deliveries into truck loads through use of strategic routing software.
• Monitors driver’s activity throughout the day to ensure deliveries are completed, productivity and safety measures are achieved, and any and all issues are resolved before end of day.
• Communicates and updates MSI personnel with delivery details including changes, delays, delivery or pickup times/eta’s, and special handling requests.
• Arranges for necessary preventive maintenance and repairs for equipment
• Serves as the catalyst for maintaining customer, driver, warehouse, sales and management satisfaction levels by meeting delivery expectations without compromising safety or productivity
• Monitor all transportation activities to ensure FMCSA and DOT compliance for both drives and vehicles (Hours of Service, GVWR, DQ Files, Medical & License Expirations, etc.).
• Provides feedback to management for process improvement through running of reports or on site observations
• Collects, systematically uploads, and stores all necessary documentation for outbound freight, driver compliance and vehicle maintenance records (Inspections, Citations, registration, POD's, Insurance, etc.) in accordance with DOT or Company guidelines.
• Monitors driver and equipment utilization -provides feedback for under or over utilization
• Partners with supply chain teams to solve delivery problems and strategizes on process improvement

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• High School Education required
• Must be able to work in a faced pace environment with multiple people
• Experience using both warehouse and transportation systems
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Logistics Knowledge
• 1 year minimum experience within a supply chain environment both Warehouse & Sales personnel
• 1 year minimum experience dispatching drivers
• Experience using routing Software; Descartes Software Preferred
• Experience using or Safety geared software; LYTX/ Drive Cam Preferred
• Experience using ELD and asset tracking software; Geotab Preferred
• Experience maintaining DOT compliance for both Drivers and Vehicles
• Possesses a CDL- Class A Preferred

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Compensation: This is a non-exempt, hourly role. Annual pay for new hires generally ranges between $47,835 and $61,895 or more, depending on experience, overtime hours worked and bonuses. Starting pay may be higher based on experience.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,835.00 - $61,895.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)
• faced pace environment with multiple people: 1 year (Preferred)
• warehouse and transportation systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location