Shipping Traffic and Driver Dispatch Specialist

Own the dock schedule. Coordinate the carriers. Keep product moving.

At Teknor Apex, we’ve evolved from a single Rhode Island store in 1924 to a global custom compounder with nine U.S. sites and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Still family-led, we invest in people and long-term partnerships.

Your mission

• Be the primary point of contact between shipping, production, sales, customer service, and carrier partners.
• Plan, schedule, and execute inbound and outbound loads while documenting detention and maintaining accurate carrier logs.
• Quote freight and track shipments; coordinate appointments with 3PLs and customer-selected carriers.
• Maintain a real-time shipping schedule that enables an efficient work plan across the facility.
• Verify shipment paperwork and ensure every load is completed accurately.
• Dispatch drivers throughout the day and coordinate with security at the gate.
• Weigh trucks in and out when directed; schedule inbound materials and delivery appointments.
• Prepare required traffic, shipping, and customer reports and follow up on service delays.
• Develop working knowledge of air freight, international, and hazardous shipments.
• Support housekeeping and 6S; identify quality issues; meet established productivity standards.
• Cross-train across business units; perform related duties as assigned.

Schedule and environment

• Full-time, onsite role in a team-based manufacturing setting; regular and timely attendance is critical to team safety and success.
• Mandatory overtime may be required based on business needs to ensure production areas remain safely staffed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years clerical/administrative experience.
• 1–3 years transportation/shipping experience preferred (prior experience helpful but not required).
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management, sound decision-making, and clear written/verbal communication.
• General office proficiency and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Physical requirements and safety

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

• Stand for long periods; bend, squat, twist, and turn as needed.
• Wear required safety equipment.

Pay, perks, and programs

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Training, growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.
• Rewards program and monthly bonus program.
• Paid breaks; uniforms provided with cleaning service.
• Company events and a collaborative culture.
• Paid benefits package including 401(k) retirement, health, dental, and vision.
• Two weeks paid vacation (available after 90 days).
• $1,000 sign-on bonus paid in three installments.

Compliance statements

Teknor apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.

Note: This summary highlights core responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list of all duties.