Dispatcher

About the role

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more. Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system. Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the overall scheduling and dispatching of delivery operations by communicating with truck drivers through computers, phones, or two-way radios.
• Assign drivers to trucks and ensure they leave and arrive on schedule.
• Be available at all times to answer drivers’ questions, help them avoid traffic jams, and keep them aware of inclement weather ahead.
• Communicate and interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Function as a team member within the department and organization, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.
• Keep track of the progress drivers make along their route by using available technology.
• Check drivers in and out of terminals and transfer trip records into the company's files.
• Communicate with drivers on a daily basis, handling any requests and complaints from customers.
• Calculate miles for all trucks.
• Determine travel and route times so that delivery costs can be accurately determined.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 1-2 years dispatch and commercial driver experience or related area.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

Pay

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 10pm - 7am.