Dispatcher
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a dedicated and organized Dispatcher to join our team. This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of operations by managing communications, coordinating logistics, and maintaining accurate documentation for inbound and outbound activities. If you have strong multitasking abilities, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team.
Pay Rate
$15.00 - $16.00 an hour
Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, some Saturdays are required.
Rotating schedule every two weeks.
• Opening Hours: 6:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Closing Hours: 9:00 pm – until the last truck departs.
Dispatcher Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage communication with truck drivers, including overseeing check-in and check-out processes.
• Prepare, review, scan, and upload daily dispatch paperwork, including Bill of Lading, Washout/Visual paperwork, Scale Tickets, etc.
• Accurately enter inbound/outbound weights into inventory system spreadsheets.
• Assist with bagging paperwork, labels, and other related tasks.
• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Communicate with coworkers, vendors, and clients via radio, phone, or computer.
• Keep logistics personnel updated on issues and challenges throughout the day.
• Verify accuracy of documentation, addressing discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare daily activity schedules, including dispatch paperwork and location confirmations.
• Conduct safety training for visitors, contractors, and drivers as required.
• File dispatch documents and other office paperwork.
Dispatcher Qualifications and Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Strong listening, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to handle challenges effectively.
Job Type
Full-time, Temporary to Hire
Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance
• 5 paid Vacation Days after 1 year of continuous service (paid as a service bonus)
• 6 paid Holidays after 1500 continuous hours of service within a calendar year
Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsHoustonWest@apstemps.com, or call us at 713.730.7447 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at:
Automation Personnel Services Houston West Branch
9630 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77063
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award in 2019-2022, and the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award for seven straight years, 2016-2022. Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
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