Dispatcher
LRS
Chicago, IL
Position Summary
The Operations Dispatcher is responsible for providing an outstanding customer experience while managing the customer’s needs in a timely, effective manner.
Each dispatcher is assigned an area zone and is required to prioritize calls by requested times, size of customer, and customer need.
A dispatcher is directly responsible to ensure work is being done in the most efficient way possible while driving productivity to meet goals set by management.
Responsibilities
Answer and assist every ETA call that comes into the dispatch center while keeping our customer experience top notch
Route and send daily orders into the system to the driver’s route while maintaining communication throughout the day with the driver
Keep an upbeat and positive attitude throughout the day in the midst of heavy phone volume with drivers
Work a Saturday rotation as instructed by management
Enter customer issues into the system for management to review
Report damage and / or accidents to roll-off operations manager
Qualifications / Knowledge / Critical Skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Task oriented
Upbeat and energized to complete tasks with a positive attitude
Waste industry experience preferred but not required
General industry knowledge preferred but not required
Good general computer knowledge and typing skills
Must work well under pressure
Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
Occasionally required to stand and walk
Must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Some travel required, locally / domestically
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Full-time