Assistant - Dispatcher

Metrolina Greenhouses
Huntersville, NC
Competencies

  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Innovation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not supervise nor manages employees.

Position Summary

The day shift dispatcher will take ownership of the dispatch process during the day shift. This will include printing shipping documents, contacting drivers via phone, email, or text with trailer assignment, assisting drivers with additional pick up stops as needed, and assisting drivers with contacting approved vendors for any trailer related issues e.g. flat tire or mechanical issue. The ideal candidate must be able to perform work in a fast paced environment while maintaining composer and a can do attitude.

Key Responsibilities

  • Dispatch tailer assignments to Owner Operators daily on 140+ routes during peak shipping season
  • Ensure all shipping and driver documents are printed and provided to appropriate parties
  • Maintain driver assignments and re-power routes as issue arise.
  • Monitor driver activity for proper execution of delivery routes
  • Provide updates to customers on driver location
  • Assist drivers with trailer breakdowns
  • Schedule delivery appointments
  • General office duties
  • Will require extended work hours and work on weekends during peak times
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • 3+ years’ experience at an asset-based carrier, 3PL, brokerage firm, or comparable transportation operations experience
  • Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

  • College Degree
  • Experience with Roadnet/Omnitracs One software

Job Setting & Physical Demands

Employees in this position work primarily indoors but may be required to ambulate between locations within a large outdoor environment. The role is largely sedentary, however some administrative duties such as filing are quired. This would require the ability to lift files, open cabinets, bend or stand as necessary. To perform the job successfully the candidate must be able to use a computer and other standard office equipment such as phones, copiers, fax machines, etc. Fluency in the English language and the ability to see, speak, hear, read, and write are required. The ability to work any hours/days of the week necessary to meet business needs is required, mostly occurring during peak seasons.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Monday - Friday

Overtime and Weekends maybe required.
Posted 2026-02-27

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