Find & Apply For Cargo Coordinator / Freight Forwarder Jobs in Mount Sterling, Illinois

Location:

Mt.

Sterling, IL Department:

Dot Transportation Reports To:

Customer Delivery Manager Wage Range:

$15.92 - $21.54 As a Dispatch Clerk, you will schedule and maintain customer delivery and supplier pick-up appointments, complete data entry across multiple systems, and perform clerical duties supporting the Dispatch Department and Logistics Planners at Dot Transportation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Pre-deadline scheduling of appointments with customers and suppliers Communicate using email, unique company portals, and phone Accurate entry of confirmed appointment times into the system Data entry such as receiving hours, customer notes and etc. Enter and update operating systems with accurate data Communicate with internal and external customers Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

YOU MUST HAVE

High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree Excellent mathematical and reading skills Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

Administrative / clerical experience preferred Effective professional verbal and written communication skills Good organizational skills

ROLE SPECIFICS

Schedule:

Part-Time (3-4 days per week) Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm Both independent and team-based responsibilities

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we've grown, we haven't lost sight of caring for our best-in-class ­drivers. We've had zero layoffs in our company's history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with: Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing Significant advancement opportunities

Safety:

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer:

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.