Dispatcher

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BASIC PURPOSE

The Dispatcher will coordinate driver assignments and activities to ensure proper distribution service to our customers. Escalate issues whenever there are risks to proper service.

Why US FOODS

We are looking for a Dispatcher who relishes the chance to push their potential grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS family.

Competitive hourly pay : $24.00 / hr based on experience

Schedule : Monday through Friday 12 : 00 PM 8 : 30 PM

BENEFITS START DAY ONE : medical dental vision 401(k) life insurance paid parental leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid training and paid overtime

Strong safety culture and supportive leadership

Career growth opportunities with a promote-from-within culture

Service recognition and employee rewards

May be asked to come in earlier on Sunday and Monday as business needs dictate.

Main Ingredients of the Job

As a US FOODS Dispatcher youll coordinate driver activities to resolve service issues. Youll verify that customer needs are met promptly and professionally while keeping transportation operations efficient and compliant.

Responsibilities include :

Coordinate driver activities and shuttle assignments

Minimize hours of service violations and reduce downtime

Ensure drivers are using Omnitracs and POD scanners correctly

Reassign routes and assign backhauls efficiently

Manage trailer tractor and yard equipment assignments

Notify supervisors and safety specialists in the event of accidents or injuries

Verify PPE and proper uniform compliance for drivers

Communicate with operations and sales regarding service issues

Maintain attendance reports and documentation

Distribute intercompany mail and complete other assigned duties

What You Bring to the Table

Education / Training :

High school diploma or GED required

Experience & Skills :

Minimum one year of transportation or logistics experience

Working knowledge of DOT Hours of Service and driver logs

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)

Ability to multitask stay organized and work under pressure

Previous dispatcher experience preferred

Familiarity with the geographic delivery area is a plus

Work Environment

Office and warehouse setting including freezer / cooler zones (as low as -5F)

Occasionally required to walk climb stoop kneel push / pull and lift up to 50 lbs.

Frequent sitting occasional standing and manual dexterity for computer use

Compensation depends on relevant experience and / or education specific skills function geographic location and other factors as applicable by law.

The expected base rate for this role is between $17.00 and $25.00 per hour.

This role will also receive :

Overtime compensation

Benefits for this role may include health insurance pre-tax spending accounts retirement benefits paid time off short-term and long-term disability employee stock purchase plan and life insurance.

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• EOERace / Color / Religion / Sex / SexualOrientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Protected Veteran / Disability Status

Compensation depends on relevant experience and / or education specific skills function geographic location and other factors as applicable by law (for example : state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$17 - $25

Key Skills

Typing,Data Entry,Customer Service,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,Computer Skills,Paratransit,Microsoft Outlook,Computer Literacy,Dispatching,Logistics,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 17 - 25