Fastfrate Group has been providing industry-leading transportation services for more than 50 years. From what started out as an LTL over the road and intermodal carrier, Fastfrate has grown into a diverse group comprised of multiple companies operating across Canada. This evolution allows us to offer customers a full suite of asset-based transportation including over-the-road, cross-border, intermodal LTL and TL, drayage and transload, warehousing, distribution, logistics services and final mile.
Who we’re looking for:
Fastfrate Group is looking for a team orientated Dispatch Coordinator for our Woodbridge office. You’ll bring excellent people and communication skills as well as a team-oriented mindset and drive to achieve goals. This role will be responsible for delegating work orders to our drivers, assisting with the coordination of Inbound/Outbound shipments and communicating with our customers continuously.
What will make you successful in this role:
Customer Focus
Communication
Energy
Teamwork
Quality Orientation
Time Management
Adaptability/ Flexibility
Creative and Innovative Thinking
Decision Making and Judgement
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving
What you’ll do:
Successful candidates will be responsible for planning and arranging pickups/deliveries
Managing one of our new customer bookings, appointments & carrier selection
Dispatching/communicating with our drivers, resolving service and delivery issues
Coordinating driver schedules and arranging shipments according to customer requirements.
After hours expectation
order entry
Additional duties and tasks as required by management
Must Haves:
Minimum 1 year dispatch experience
Knowledge of LTL dispatch operations
Geographical knowledge of GTA/Ontario
Experience working with P&D drivers
Ability and working a fast-paced environment
Strong customer service skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based software
Good oral and written communication skills
Superior time management and multi-tasking ability
Self-starter
Pleasant phone manners
Must be fully vaccinated
What’s in it for you:
Supportive working environment
Well established company backed by over 50 years of service