Dispatcher at LTI, Inc. in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

$70,000 - $75,000 Annually

LTI, Inc. is looking for individuals who possess a positive attitude and who are customer driven to become a dispatcher!

 

Summary

Directs and coordinates the pick-up and delivery of inbound and outbound cargo for which LTI, Inc. has agreed to provide ground transportation.  Works with limited supervision with independent decision-making responsibility within the scope of dispatching cargo for LTI, Inc.  This is not a safety sensitive position.

Why Work for LTI, Inc. 

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  Benefits:  Employees (and their families) may opt in to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.  Long Term Disability Coverage, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Programs + flexible spending arrangements.


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  Paid Time Off/Extended Leave:  17 days of PTO annually to new employees, days increase with years of service + 6 days annually of Extended Leave  


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  Holidays:  8 paid Holidays a year


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  Retirement Plan:  50% of the first 6% contributed matched + an additional 3% of your compensation regardless of your participation following one year of service.


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  Compensation:  $70,000 - $75,000 annually


• Discretionary Bonus

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs trucking dispatch of contracted drivers to meet all requirements of external and internal customers, providing exemplary customer service.


• Works with suppliers, setting up pick-up and delivery times, making sure they understand our loading requirements, schedules and weight restrictions.


• Directs scheduling of shipments and notifies concerned departments or customers of arrival dates.


• Directs loading of proper equipment types to proper destinations.


• Review barge cargo reports to plan full container and flatbed deliveries.


• Enters customer, equipment and a variety of other tracking information into Lynden ILS (Sutwik, Navigator, etc) and Truckmate computer systems.


• Adheres to the safety policy of LTI, Inc. and complies with the standards set forth by OSHA, state, local, and industry.  Monitors employee and contractor compliance with company policies on traffic laws and hours of service regulations.


• Determines most efficient and economical routing and mode of transportation.


• Directs daily scheduling of drivers.


• Monitors compliance of contracted drivers and interchange carriers to D.O.T., safety and insurance requirements.


• Reviews and approves owner operator invoices on a weekly basis.


• Works with operations to stay updated with equipment needs per voyage.


• Assists in terminal equipment control.


• Dependable and consistent attendance required.


• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum of four years of related job experience in dispatching cargo, preferably in a marine transportation environment.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have working knowledge of CFR 49, Parts 40, 100 thru 199 (Hazmat) 325, 382, 383, 385, 386, 387, 390-397, 399 - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations


• CDL desired but not required. 


• Forklift certification desired but not required.

 

Other Skills and Abilities

• Computer, PC, Typing and 10-key skills required.


• Must be familiar with CDL training required of drivers


• Extensive knowledge of local business locations and roadways is required


• Truck driving experience desirable


• Proven time management and multi-tasking skills


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work under pressure and handle demanding customers’ needs


• Must be flexible and adaptive to constant changes and be able to work in high stress environment


• Able to work long hours as needed

 

Contact Us

We are looking forward to hearing from you and discussing your career with LTI, Inc. and the Lynden family of companies.  Send us an email at LTIIHR@lynden.com or give us a call at 800-327-6255.    

 

 

 

Our Story

Lynden is a family of Transportation and Logistics companies that deliver a total freight transportation product.  At Lynden we provide innovating solutions to complex transportation problems.  We encourage our employees to grow and develop within the company and believe our diverse workforce contributes tremendously to our success.

 

Other

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background and pre-employment drug screen, excluding marijuana where prohibited by law.  Random drug testing is required for all LTI, Inc. employees, excluding marijuana from non-safety sensitive positions.

LTI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin. Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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