Dispatcher

Keep Freight Flowing: Now Hiring an Experienced Dispatcher in Des Plaines!

Do you thrive in fast-paced logistics environments and love keeping operations on track? Staffmark is hiring a Dispatcher for a global logistics leader located in Des Plaines, IL. If you have solid experience coordinating drivers and deliveries-and can handle the overnight shift with confidence-this opportunity is calling your name!

Pay & Schedule

• Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
• Shift Options:
  
  
  
  • Sunday to Wednesday | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Wednesday is a partial day to total 40 hours)
  • Wednesday to Saturday | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
  
  
  
  
• Employment Type: Temp-to-hire

What You'll Be Doing

• Dispatch drivers for domestic freight pick-ups and deliveries
• Communicate pick-up and delivery assignments to drivers in real time
• Serve as the communication hub between internal teams, drivers, and external customers
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain shipment logs
• Respond to customer service inquiries with professionalism and efficiency
• Draft and manage emails using Outlook for timely shipment updates
• Support overnight operations and ensure schedule adherence
• Lift packages up to 30 pounds when needed

What We're Looking For

• 1-2 years of dispatch experience in logistics or local trucking
• Previous overnight shift experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Strong typing skills and attention to detail
• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English

Why You'll Want to Work Here

Not only will you step into a stable, full-time opportunity with a respected logistics provider, but you'll also enjoy weekly pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k, short-term disability, referral bonus opportunities, and access to exclusive employee discounts. Additional perks include an on-site cafeteria and personal locker access to make your shifts more comfortable and convenient.

Ready to dispatch your career in the right direction?

Click Apply Now to join a team that keeps freight-and your future-moving forward!

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