Dispatch Coordinator

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DHL Supply Chain is seeking a part-time Dispatch Coordinator for the first shift in Laredo, TX, with weekend hours (Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm). In this role you’ll delegate forklift operators and drivers, schedule inbound and outbound freight, ensure BOL accuracy, and maintain data records while upholding safety and housekeeping standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and about a year of related experience, with strong communication and systems knowledge. To apply, tailor your resume to show scheduling, cross docking, loading efficiency, and customer service outcomes; quantify improvements, highlight safety contributions, and note willingness to work weekends and participate in attendance bonuses.

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring!

At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. As the world’s leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing, growing together, and delivering the difference. At DHL, you have a voice that matters and can make an impact that lasts. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So, join us. Work with us. Grow with us.

• Position: Dispatch Coordinator PT - 1stShift
• Shift:Saturday and Sunday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Pay:$17.20 per hour, plus shift differential.
• Additional Incentives:All part-time employees are eligible to qualify for attendance bonuses!

Role Purpose:

Delegating forklift operators, shuttle drivers, spotters, OTR drivers. Identify product needs for shipments and oversee product levels at all sub-sites to eliminate shortages.

Works closely with forklift operators, load planners, production technicians, and tractor-trailer drivers to achieve and maintain high service levels.

Key Accountabilities:

• Schedule inbound and outbound freight and trailers to comply with warehouse operations and capacities.
• Meet or exceed all service and efficiency standards for shipping and receiving.
• Ensure accuracy of all shipping and receiving (B.O.L.) documents.
• Handle all customers and customer representatives.
• Gather and maintain all data and records relative to shipping and receiving activities.
• Maintain legible and accurate records and logs as required.
• Assist in training new associates.
• Assist in maintaining facility security.
• Maintain the facility dock door control board to be accurate at all times.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the warehouse supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area in accordance with company standards of housekeeping.
• Conduct oneself in a polite and service-oriented manner towards customer representatives and fellow associates.
• Increasing productivity by decreasing loading rates, in relation to budgeted allowance, by initiating slides, TS/TSAPS shipments, cross docks, maintaining appropriate product levels, and other efficiency opportunities.
• Knowledge and application of various systems.
• Increasing productivity by altering staffing levels/suggesting cuts to staffing levels based on workload in different work areas to keep operations efficient.
• Loading on-time per Load Ready Date & Times.
• Down-time tracking/minimization.
• Issuing moves.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year relevant experience, preferred

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

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