Dispatch Clerk

Kent, WA

Starting Pay: $20.00/hour

Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Dispatch Clerk to support daily transportation and dispatch operations in Kent, WA . This role is ideal for someone with strong data entry, communication, and customer service skills who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The primary focus of this position will be learning the PACCAR side of the business while supporting dispatch, freight tracking, scheduling, billing, and clerical operations.

	
• Location: Kent, WA
  
  	

• Schedule: Monday–Friday
  
  	

• Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  
  	

• Pay Rate: $20.00/hour to start
  
  	

• Potential pay increases upon permanent hire and based on performance
  
  	

• Dress Code: Business casual/work appropriate attire with closed-toe shoes
  
  

	
• Create freight manifest lists using applicable coding
  
  	

• Assist dispatchers with assigning pickup and delivery drivers
  
  	

• Support city dispatch operations and communicate with drivers regarding freight issues
  
  	

• Schedule, track, trace, and bill freight shipments
  
  	

• Coordinate line haul activities and communicate with terminals to ensure timely freight movement
  
  	

• Maintain shipping and receiving records and verify freight against bills of lading
  
  	

• Investigate and help resolve overages, shortages, and damaged freight (OS&D) issues
  
  	

• Perform data entry and maintain accurate documentation using internal systems
  
  	

• Support inventory tracking, payroll paperwork, and employee file maintenance as needed
  
  	

• Provide guidance and training support to less experienced clerical staff
  
  	

• Maintain organized workspaces and ensure compliance with company procedures
  
  

	
• High School Diploma or GED required
  
  	

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  
  	

• Experience with AS400 systems preferred
  
  	

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
  
  	

• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment
  
  	

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  
  	

• Transportation or logistics industry experience is a plus, but not required
  
  	

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  
  	

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
  
  

	
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as needed
  
  	

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, and use office equipment regularly
  
  	

• Comfortable working in a warehouse/transportation environment with varying noise levels and conditions
  
  

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