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Trucking Dispatcher

Salit Steel18 days ago
Niagara Falls, ON
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Position Summary

The Dispatcher is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the fleet, working closely with the Logistics Supervisor to ensure the timely and efficient coordination of outbound and return transportation activities. This role plays a key part in facilitating effective communication between departments, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring superior customer service.

We are currently recruiting for an open position within our organization. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Niagara Falls( 7771 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls). The standard hours for the Dispatcher are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, however, flexibility in work hours is required to meet operational needs.

Position Functions

  • Collaborate with the Logistics Supervisor to plan, review, and adjust transportation schedules and activities daily.
  • Act as a liaison between departments to ensure seamless transportation support and alignment with customer service objectives.
  • Provide support to the dispatch function as required.
  • Assist in executing all daily logistics activities in coordination with the Logistics Supervisor.
  • Communicate and enforce company policies, procedures, and regulations as outlined in the Driver’s Handbook and per Ministry of Transportation (MTO) guidelines.
  • Support and respond to internal and external customer needs, including driver issues, sales inquiries, and service concerns.
  • Review and verify transportation documentation (e.g., Bills of Lading, pre-trip inspections, training documents) for accuracy and compliance.
  • Perform data entry tasks related to fleet and driver documentation.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned by the Logistics Supervisor.

Working Conditions

  • 40+ hours per week in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Continuous computer use required.
  • Occasional exposure to external weather conditions and loud industrial noise.

Core Competencies

  • Customer Focus
  • Effective Communication
  • Energy and Stress Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Time Management
  • Quality Orientation
  • Results-Driven
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Understanding and Enforcement of Regulatory Compliance (MTO, internal policies)

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum of 2 years of experience in transportation or a related field

Knowledge of trucking processes is a strong asset

Experience with dispatching and basic bookkeeping is preferred

Salit Steel is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes

and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the

Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities

Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please advise us if you require accommodation throughout this process.

About Salit Steel

Manufacturing
201-500

Salit Steel is made up of an integrated network of companies that deliver steel solutions in North America. Now in our fifth generation, we have been family-owned and operated since 1905.

How we work with our customers every day is what sets us apart. We focus on operating as a business that will make our “family” proud and will make a difference in the community.

Our business has been built on a strong set of values, a continued focus on delivering outstanding customer service and an unwavering commitment to developing strong relationships with our customers, suppliers and industry partners.

Headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we have operations in Ontario, Quebec, Western Canada and the US. We operate steel service centres and provide fabricated rebar and other Rebar Fabrication Division. We also offer complementary products including assembled rebar, stainless steel rebar and mechanical tube.

Our steel supports a number of industries; commercial and residential construction, industrial, infrastructure, and institutional to name a few. Our clients include structural steel fabricators, general contractors, concrete precasters, developers and manufacturers, and more.Our product offering across the Salit Group of companies falls into two broad categories: Rebar Fabrication Division and Service Centre Products.

Each of our locations offers their own products primarily in their own geographic market. But regardless of your location, our goal is always to deliver what you need, where you need it, when you need it.