Dispatcher, Life Science - 3rd Shift
USPack · Akron, OH · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$20/hrFull-time
About the role
At USPack, we serve businesses in the healthcare and life science sectors, focusing on same-day delivery. Our dispatcher role ensures exceptional service and supports operational needs.
Responsibilities
- Answer inbound calls from customers and Independent Contractors, ensuring accurate entry of information into company systems.
- Aid Independent Contractors with route completion issues, escalations, and general operational support needs.
- Build positive relationships with customers and contractors to enhance service satisfaction and retention.
- Process routed, on-demand, and special delivery orders in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Evaluate feasibility of order fulfillment based on service requirements, customer needs, and operational constraints.
- Assign and dispatch deliveries, update dispatch boards, and monitor time-sensitive shipments to ensure service commitments are met.
- Maintain and log Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation within required timeframes.
- Track shipments via GPS and proactively resolve delays or service interruptions.
- Conduct post-flight and trace investigations as needed to support continuous service improvement.
- Generate daily reports summarizing transportation issues and proposed corrective actions.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, across all organizational levels.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and CRM/database systems.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in customer service, call center operations, logistics, or administrative support roles.
- Employees supporting Life Science customers must complete a TSA Security Threat Assessment and required TSA security training.
- Knowledge of aviation or airline networks is a plus.
Skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Benefits
- Full-time: 401(K), Health Insurance, Disability/Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays
- Part-time: 401(K), Paid Sick Time
Pay
$20 per hour
Schedule
Shift Days: Tuesday through Saturday OR Sunday through Thursday
Shift Hours: 9:30pm - 6am
Available to work extra hours, weekends, and holidays preferred.