Transportation Specialist (Sat – Wed) After Hours 9pm-6am

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Benefits We Offer Include:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer‑paid life & disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 Company Paid Holidays

24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program

Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)

Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

Oversee the coordination of Tricont Logistics freight, ensuring seamless operations. Serve as a role model by embodying the company's core values, including respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to the safety of oneself and others. This position demands the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Accountabilities:

Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers by exceeding their expectations.

Dispatch Company controlled freight and support of sales and commodity group managers.

Negotiating rates with Carriers/Broker for expedited loads, re-routes, and new lanes

Meet or exceed rate expectations as defined by corporate pricing

Maintain billing and dispatch accuracy of 98% or greater

Dispatch/coordinate between carriers/ drivers/dispatch and sales

Post freight on various load boards and call carriers/broker to book loads

Confirm/verify rate via load tendering process

Verify carrier is set up and Del Monte Carrier/Broker standards

Follow company policy for processes and procedures

Managing demurrage, detention, layover, and other accessorial costs in accordance with company process and solve driver/carrier/broker issues

Update/track carrier/driver location information within company guidelines, report issues accordingly.

Back up other dispatch positions

Assist Manager or Director, Logistics Services in leadership duties and reports when instructed

Problem solve driver/carrier issues

Maintain on time Pick-Up and Delivery performance of 98% or better.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills Required:

Work hours – 50 + hours per week as needed (Sat – Wed) After Hours 9pm-6am

High School diploma or GED, but college degree preferred

3-6 years of transportation and 3rd party dispatch experience in sourcing and developing carriers and routing.

Work independently, great communicator & customer service skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving/Investigation skills

Ability to coordinate high volume phone skills

Computer experience with Microsoft products like excel and email

Accurate typing skills

Preferred transportation experience

High School Degree/ College Degree

Data Entry & high-volume phone skills

Good/Great Communicator & customer service skills

Problem Solving/Investigation

Computer experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to resolve conflicts

Ability to organize/prioritize variety of tasks/projects

MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)  

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.