Route Dispatcher

Pay

$25.00

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 10:30a - 7p

About the role

Under immediate direction, the Dispatcher provides timely response of customer inquiries up to and including pick-ups, schedules, product orders, etc., and all other aspects of a customer's needs. Dispatches vehicles on a pre-set route for each driver daily in the interest of efficient customer service.

Responsibilities

• Will Dispatch/Route 30 Trucks and 25 Routes with another dispatcher I
• Assist Customer Service with customer requests (SFDC cases), route changes, rescheduling for pickups/missed stops
• Provides highest level of customer service to all customers in line with Customer 1st objectives
• Monitor, process, and escalate SFDC cases to supervisor
• Assist walk-in customers
• Assists drivers with problems/issues as issues arise (during the day or at the end of the route)
• Reviews driver’s paperwork and files paperwork
• Review and updates routes, new customers based on daily communication, reroutes existing customers as required
• Ensures that routes are balanced daily
• Assists Trans Supervisor/Manager as needed/directed
• Update SAP data / notes
• Communicate performance standards and objectives
• Keeps staff informed of current problems, changes, and new developments in the department and company by conducting professional, organized, and participative meetings
• Always maintains a safe and compliant workplace
• In the absence of a manager/supervisor, monitor and ensure that employees are performing their functions safely and productively.
• Make recommendations for changes or improvement, when necessary, in order to prevent accident or injuries
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years experience, preferably in Transportation, Logistics, Routing and Customer Service

Requirements

• Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.