1st Shift Dispatcher
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem solving, and takes pride in keeping things moving? Join FS Transportation as a 1st Shift Dispatcher and play a critical role in keeping freight moving across the Midwest every day. FS Transportation, LLC is a collaborative logistics company predominately shipping corrugated linerboard from Five Star Sheets, LLC to box manufacturers throughout the Midwest. Every day, FS Transportation coordinates 70-80 trailer loads across the Midwest, operating a fleet of 20 tractors and more than 170 trailers. Our dispatch team is at the heart of making those deliveries happen safely and on time. As the 1st shift dispatcher, you'll be the key connection between drivers, production teams, and customers. Your communications internally help ensure products are loaded correctly, deliveries arrive on time, and operations continue running smoothly around the clock. Your external communication provides the service our customers rely on in their own operations.
Company Benefits Include:
- 10 paid holidays
- One-week vacation during your first year plus an additional week after your one-year anniversary
- Sign-on bonus
- Two medical and dental plan options each with family coverage available
- 401k retirement options with company match
- Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
- Three companywide family friendly events each year
What You'll Do:
- Monitor outbound shipments and delivery schedules
- Coordinate with production teams to resolve shipping issues
- Ensure loads are dispatched accurately and on time
- Work with internal and external teams to communicate ETAs
- Verify shipping documentation
- Monitor Hours of Service (HOS) and ELD compliance
- Communicate with drivers and respond to changing conditions
Qualifications:
An associate’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management or a related field also qualifies. Previous DOT experience is a plus, but on-the-job training is provided. This position requires strong computer skills, email management, communication, decision making, and critical thinking. A successful candidate can manage multiple priorities at once, while communicating effectively, and staying calm under pressure.
Compensation:
FS Transportation provides competitive wages with bonus and overtime opportunities, and an annual review for raises. Our starting pay ranges from $19-25 an hour, dependent upon education and experience.
Five Star Sheets and FS Transportation are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Please include a resume for review.
Work schedule
- Day shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay
- Signing bonus
- Other
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Paid time off