Logistics Specialist / Dispatcher (Transportation)

Franklin Logistics is a local, family owned business started in 1985. Franklin Logistics has expanded to 5 locations in the Chambersburg, PA area and has grown into a premier 3PL provider and industrial developer. With 35 years of experience of supply chain solutions, Franklin Logistics provides warehousing, trans-loading, and transportation for businesses.

Franklin Logistics takes extreme ownership in our customers’ needs while delivering world class service. We embrace change and are relentless about improvement while investing in our relationships and honoring our commitments.

Logistics Specialist/ Dispatcher

As a Logistics Specialist/Dispatcher, you will be an integral part of our team as the main point of contact to our clients. This position is highly dependent on teamwork, communication, and details. Reliability and the ability to work in a well-organized manner are key components to being successful in this role. The logistics specialist reports directly to the Transportation Manager and is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

• Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7am – 5pm
• Starting Pay Range is: $ 16.00 - $ 17.00 based on experience

Primary Job Duties Include:

• Communicate with internal and external customers via email and phone
• Coordinate and manage the scheduling of company truck drivers based on the daily pick-up and delivery schedule
• Partner with outside carriers to schedule the pick-up and delivery of products on a consistent basis
• Proactively communicate with customers on the status of shipments

Experience and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)
• No experience required – will train the right person
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication
• Must be able to problem solve and focus on details

All employees receive:

• Paid on the job training
• A safe, clean, and respectful workplace
• Opportunity to advance within the organization
• Employee appreciation and engagement events
• Employee recognition and continuous performance feedback

Full-time employees receive: (after 60 days of successful employment)

• Paid Holidays and vacation time
• Paid Time Off for employee’s birthday
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k after one year of employment

Franklin Logistics is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status and complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Applicants requiring special accommodations during and after the application process can contact our Human Resources department at (717) 262-2906.