Transportation Dispatcher Jobs

Transportation Dispatcher - We offer an exceptional bonus structure, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities!
We are a growing steel manufacturer producing billets, rebar, rod, industrial wire, and agricultural fence products, Red Brand, based in Bartonville, Illinois that offers its employees profit sharing, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
The Company: Liberty Steel & Wire is on track for a record year and all products are 100% made in the USA. We are known for providing industry expertise, competitive pricing and responsive customer service. But most of all, our reliable inventory of steel, and strategically located facilities, promise to deliver in the most cost efficient and timely manner.
As part of a global organization, GFG Alliance, Liberty Steel & Wire is committed to the purpose of creating a sustainable future for industry and society. Focusing on change, family, and sustainability, Liberty Steel has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030.
We believe in recognizing change is a constant in the world, we are dynamic in that we seek to drive change rather than let it drive us. We pride ourselves on having an open mindset and continually challenging the status quo.
The Position: We are looking for a Transportation Dispatcher to Maintain freight rate files, reconcile freight bills, investigate shipment information and track rail and barge deliveries, provide dispatching support as needed.

• We offer a 401k with company match, company paid life insurance and long term disability, generous vacation, sick, and personal time, nine paid holidays, three medical & prescription drug plans to choose from offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dental and Vision plans, accident insurance, critical illness, and whole life, as well flexible spending accounts.
• We also offer profit sharing, annual merit reviews, and upward career advancement opportunities supported by professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales National Accounts Manager as needed.
• Provide freight estimates.
• Analyze freight costs and recommend "low cost" modes of transportation.
• Maintain freight rate files, reconcile freight bills, investigate shipment information and track rail and barge deliveries, provide dispatching support as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reads and interprets documents such as freight tariffs, loading procedures, and routing guides.
• Resolves minor disputes regarding freight billing discrepancies and detention charges.

Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
• Will accept experience (2 years minimum) in lieu of degree.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.

PAY RANGE: $54,391 - $67,989
The Location: Liberty Steel & Wire is based in Peoria, IL. This is a great place to live because it is affordable with cost of living in Peoria being 2% lower on average than other places in America and the areas has plenty of opportunities to visit wonderful attractions that are fun for the whole family, such as zoos, museums, and nature centers.
Why Should You Apply?

• Experienced team willing to support, learn, and grow with you.Liberty Steel and Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Flexible working hours and generous vacation, sick, and personal time off schedules.
• Great benefits, competitive pay, and a profit sharing plan!
• On-the-job training, continuous professional development, and career paths to include upward movement.