Dispatcher - Mississauga, Canada - Fort Garry Industries

Fort Garry Industries

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Fort Garry Industries (FGI) Is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales, and service provider. The Fort Garry Industries group of companies has over 500 employees with locations across Canada.

With over 100 years of service under our belt, Fort Garry Industries is always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success

Fort Garry Industries has an exciting opportunity for a Dispatcher to join our team at our Mississauga branch.
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_ A highly competitive wage + bonuses_:

Extended Health Care
Health Spending Account
Dental/Vision Benefits
Employee Assistance Programs
DPSP and RRSP
Casual Dress Code
Fun and supportive work environment
Continuous learning

Duties & Responsibilities:

Schedule and dispatch trucks with goal to book the timeliest service possible
Provide accurate directions for pickup and delivery services
Schedule and dispatch workers or vehicles to appropriate locations according to requests, specifications, or needs, using radios or telephones.
Track shipments from pickup through delivery for accurate, uptodate information can be provided regarding any shipment
Advise personnel about traffic problems such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions, and other hazards
Monitor personnel and/or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.
Excellent Customer Service skills dedicated to exceeding expectations of internal and external customers.
Strong written and verbal skills ability to write and speak succinctly with customers and colleagues.
Transportation industry knowledge and experience an asset (i.e., shipping/receiving, scheduling, )
Previous dispatcher experience in a courier related role an asset.
Previous courier experience is an asset.

**Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.