Dispatcher at Staffmark Group
Job Description
Get Your Career on the Fast Track - Become a Dispatcher in Des Plaines!
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love the thrill of logistics? Staffmark is hiring a Dispatcher in Des Plaines, IL. This is your chance to play a critical role in keeping freight moving and customers satisfied - all while joining a team that values precision, problem-solving, and professionalism!
Hours & Pay
Pay Rate: $20.00/hour
Schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Training Shift: 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM (for 2-3 weeks)
Employment Type: Temp to hire
What You'll Be Doing
- Dispatch drivers for U.S. domestic freight pick-ups and deliveries
- Communicate daily assignments to drivers via phone and email
- Track, update, and manage shipment information using Outlook and Excel
- Coordinate with internal teams and external customers to ensure on-time service
- Deliver excellent customer service through timely and accurate updates
- Input data accurately and maintain shipment records
Employee Benefits
We provide a strong support system from day one, including weekly pay, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k options, and short-term disability coverage. You'll enjoy employee discounts, referral bonuses, and a casual dress code. Additional perks include a cafeteria, locker access, and free staffing services to support your success. As part of a company committed to innovation and growth, you'll also have opportunities to advance your career long-term!
What You Need to Succeed
- 1-2 years of prior experience in local trucking dispatch or logistics operations
- Strong computer skills, especially Outlook, Excel, and fast, accurate typing
- Solid understanding of the Chicago metropolitan area and its geographic layout
- Clear, professional communication skills - written and verbal proficiency in English
- A team-focused mindset and the ability to stay calm under pressure
If you're ready to take the wheel of your career and steer it in the right direction, Click Apply Now to join a winning team!
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About Staffmark
Staffmark is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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