Job Title: Dispatcher

Job Description

Join a dynamic team of 10 professionals working from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. In this role, you will be responsible for answering inbound calls from the Sales Team and Brokers, coordinating orders, dispatching trucks from the yard, and managing orders from two trucking companies. You will also determine the weights of materials for trucks entering and leaving the yard.

Responsibilities

Answer inbound calls from the Sales Team and Brokers to coordinate orders.Dispatch trucks from the yard and manage orders from trucking companies.Determine the weights of materials for trucks entering and exiting the yard.Handle approximately 10 calls and coordinate 4 to 15 trucks daily.

Essential Skills

2-3 years of dispatching experience.Experience in ordering shipments or working in the shipping department.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Experience in handling inbound calls.Strong math skills for determining weights of materials.Customer service skills.Knowledge of transportation and third-party logistics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience dealing with freight brokers, sales teams, and trucking companies.Ability to handle weight specifications for inbound and outbound trucks.

Work Environment

Work from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with no overtime required. The facility houses a team of 10 individuals, and you will report to two managers. The role offers long-term stability, with most employees having been with the company for over 10 years. This position provides valuable railyard experience transferable to major railyards in the future. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in company stock shares.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago Heights,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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