Dispatcher - The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Dispatcher at our Adult Rehabilitation Center. We're seeking an organized and efficient Dispatcher to coordinate our pickup and delivery operations. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth logistics operations by managing pickup orders, coordinating routes, and supervising assistant dispatchers. You'll be responsible for routing pickup orders, tracking vehicles, maintaining records, and supporting our mission of serving those in need in our community.
Pay Rate : $18.00 per hour (Forklift Certified)
Status : Full Time, 40 hours per week
Monday-Saturday Availability
Key Responsibilities
Dispatch Operations
- Route pickup orders to appropriate Production Assistants daily
- Track and maintain accurate records of vehicle locations and completed calls
- Operate two-way radio equipment according to center policy and FCC regulations
- Route same-day special donations efficiently
- Assign vehicles and coordinate all routes
Supervision & Communication
Supervise assistant dispatcherConduct Production Assistant meetings when necessaryMaintain open communication with Transportation Supervisor / Director of OperationsKeep supervisor informed of any vehicle problems, accidents, or other issuesRecord Keeping
Track and file all pickup ticketsMonitor and document completed callsAssist phone receptionist when neededMaintain accurate documentation of all operationsQualifications
Education & Experience
High school graduate or equivalentThree to six months related experience and / or training, or equivalent combinationExperience with two-way radio codes and operationExperience in routing and transportation proceduresSkills & Abilities
Strong organizational and multitasking abilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsBasic computer skills in data managementAbility to read and write simple correspondenceBasic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionAbility to compute rates, ratios, and percentagesPhysical Requirements
Regularly required to hear and talkUse hands to finger or handleMust regularly lift and / or move up to 10 poundsFrequently lift and / or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required include close visionMust wear back guard when doing substantial lifting or movingWork Environment
Office / warehouse environmentQuiet to moderate noise levelWhat We Offer
Opportunity to make a positive impact in your communityProfessional development opportunitiesSupportive work environmentComprehensive benefits packageThe Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.